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P226 HEO

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,673 mi
Last recorded53,673 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,117 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 50,117 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear shock absorber not functioning cirrectly

Pass 26 May 2020 48,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 47,644 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,379 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,379 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 17,614 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 17,359 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 17,082 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,082 miles

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

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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P226 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P226 HEO, 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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What year was P226 HEO registered?

P226 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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