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P24 AJO

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,819 mi
Last recorded25,819 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 AJO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 45,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 45,430 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight runout of disc (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 May 2021 44,804 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 44,794 miles

Rear Brake component insecure brake arm locking pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 44,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,198 miles

Headlamp masked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 40,196 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,672 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,310 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,309 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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P24 AJO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P24 AJO, 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 P24 AJO registered?

P24 AJO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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