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P222 MLY

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,905 mi
Last recorded35,905 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 MLY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 35,905 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,690 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,748 miles

Front brake lever end snapped off but brake can be used as normal

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,674 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 27,654 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake arm missing split pins on securing bolts (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 23,592 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 23,592 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,556 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 23,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014

rear indicators loose but not likely to detach

Pass 3 May 2013 21,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,597 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,972 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 16,972 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 16,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,594 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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P222 MLY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 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 P222 MLY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P222 MLY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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