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P34 UMW

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,547 mi
Last recorded11,547 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 UMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 11,547 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 11,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 11,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 11,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 11,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 8,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 7,371 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,122 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 6,051 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 6,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 4,721 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 4,658 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 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P34 UMW, 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 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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