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P31 AHR

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,930 mi
Last recorded68,930 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 AHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 68,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 68,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 62,215 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 62,587 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 58,486 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 58,486 miles

Drive chain excessively tight ADJUSTED DURING THE TEST (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,883 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,303 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,785 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 37,784 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,681 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 33,626 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 31,680 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2009 25,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,975 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain dry

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2008 21,970 miles

slight drag front brake

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,782 miles

Front brake hoses rubs on dials on full left lock

Front tyre worn

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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P31 AHR 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 68.4%.

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 P31 AHR, 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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P31 AHR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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