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P274 RNV

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 38,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,538 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,431 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,255 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,906 miles

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

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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P274 RNV is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 P274 RNV, 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 P274 RNV registered?

P274 RNV is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P274 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 RNV 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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