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P24 OHJ

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,327 mi
Last recorded39,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 OHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 39,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 38,228 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,732 miles

indicators operation

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,488 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

throttle slightly sticky

Fail 12 Apr 2021 36,486 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

throttle slightly sticky

Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear indicators operation

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake slightly binding

indicator operation

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 27,967 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,442 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

indicator repeater

slight swing arm wear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

swing arm slight wear

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,555 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 18,555 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,298 miles

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

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

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 OHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OHJ, 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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P24 OHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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