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P257 EBB

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,138 mi
Last recorded28,138 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 EBB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 28,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 27,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 25,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 23,072 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 23,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,829 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 19,829 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 14,036 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,036 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,623 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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P257 EBB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P257 EBB, 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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P257 EBB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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