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P281 OKE

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,710 mi
Last recorded5,710 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 OKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 5,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 5,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 5,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 5,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,699 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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P281 OKE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 OKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P281 OKE registered?

P281 OKE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P281 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 OKE shows 5 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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