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P243 NFL

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,312 mi
Last recorded34,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 34,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,632 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 33,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,042 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 33,035 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 32,511 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 32,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 32,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,418 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 26,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,627 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,019 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,440 miles

nail in tyre

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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P243 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P243 NFL, 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 P243 NFL registered?

P243 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P243 NFL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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