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P283 HFC

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,038 mi
Last recorded12,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 12,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 11,677 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 11,158 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 10,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 10,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 10,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 10,057 miles

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

headlamp aim low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,422 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 8,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 7,926 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,194 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 6,978 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 6,706 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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P283 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P283 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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What year was P283 HFC registered?

P283 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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