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P270 RJN

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,671 mi
Last recorded31,671 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 RJN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 31,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 29,830 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 29,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020
Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 26,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 243,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 243,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2013 24,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 20,640 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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P270 RJN is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P270 RJN, 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 P270 RJN registered?

P270 RJN is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P270 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 RJN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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