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P26 SHX

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,469 mi
Last recorded31,469 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 SHX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 31,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 29,909 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,294 miles

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

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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P26 SHX is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P26 SHX, 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 P26 SHX registered?

P26 SHX is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P26 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 SHX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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