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P285 ESO

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,974 mi
Last recorded42,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 ESO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 42,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,806 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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P285 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P285 ESO, 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 P285 ESO registered?

P285 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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