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P298 OLE

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 53,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,988 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 52,253 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 51,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 50,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 49,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,438 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,824 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 38,824 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P298 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P298 OLE, 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 P298 OLE registered?

P298 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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