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P343 RNO

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,560 mi
Last recorded40,560 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 RNO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 40,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 40,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 40,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,416 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,993 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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P343 RNO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P343 RNO, 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 P343 RNO registered?

P343 RNO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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