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P220 HMP

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,814 mi
Last recorded39,814 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 HMP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 38,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 37,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 34,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working From hand lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2007 34,159 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 34,159 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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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P220 HMP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P220 HMP, 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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P220 HMP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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