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P31 SHK

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 37,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 37,052 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Gear lever rubber worn.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 36,441 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Gear lever rubber worn.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 35,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 35,110 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 34,020 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 30,460 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 30,460 miles

Central Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering bolt missing front fairing (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 27,540 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 26,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 16,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,252 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,252 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 16,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 15,612 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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P31 SHK is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SHK, 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 P31 SHK registered?

P31 SHK is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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