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P232 DCW

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,160 mi
Last recorded19,160 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 DCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 19,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 18,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 18,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 18,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,890 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,724 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake has slight fluctuation in rolling road not felt when ridden

non obligatoryfront side light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,642 miles

Not obligatory front side light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2012 16,458 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Not obligatory front side light not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,458 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Not obligatory front side light not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,040 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,037 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,763 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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P232 DCW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P232 DCW, 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 P232 DCW registered?

P232 DCW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P232 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 DCW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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