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P217 YFE

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,381 mi
Last recorded41,381 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 YFE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,381 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 38,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 36,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 35,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,923 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 30,915 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 27,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 27,091 miles

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,700 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2013 19,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,986 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,920 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 18,920 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 18,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,317 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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P217 YFE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 YFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P217 YFE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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