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P342 LWB

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,306 mi
Last recorded24,306 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 LWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 24,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 23,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 21,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 20,518 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,218 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 19,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 17,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,905 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,381 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,982 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 15,980 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,785 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,366 miles

Exhaust manifold stud broken, but not blowing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,781 miles

Rear 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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P342 LWB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P342 LWB, 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 P342 LWB registered?

P342 LWB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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