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P34 OHJ

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,944 mi
Last recorded26,944 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 OHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 26,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 26,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 24,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 22,329 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 160/60/17 dunlop gpr 300 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 20,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 19,364 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 17,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 17,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 17,674 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear tyre starting to square off.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,503 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 16,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 16,502 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 15,185 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,719 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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P34 OHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P34 OHJ, 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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P34 OHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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