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P250 NWG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 NWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 25,623 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 25,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 25,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 21,617 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 21,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,399 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,381 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,178 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 11,178 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 10,559 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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P250 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 P250 NWG, 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 P250 NWG registered?

P250 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P250 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 NWG 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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