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P289 FPL

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FPL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 45,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 45,952 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not illuminate with the operation of the rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 45,770 miles

Exhaust stud snapped

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 45,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 44,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,158 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 43,158 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 31,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,580 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 24,580 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,331 miles

Front tyre valve perished

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,186 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 24,088 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,824 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 22,824 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,260 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,255 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P289 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P289 FPL, 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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P289 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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