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P279 HFC

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,037 mi
Last recorded17,037 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 17,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 16,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 15,215 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 15,215 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 12,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear disc also worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 10,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,996 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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P279 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P279 HFC, 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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P279 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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