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P359 EDV

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,652 mi
Last recorded57,652 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 EDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 57,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 57,460 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 57,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 56,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 55,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 53,487 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 53,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,423 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 50,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,650 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,650 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,503 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,503 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,803 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 40,803 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2009 38,756 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,025 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 37,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,108 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 33,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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P359 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P359 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P359 EDV registered?

P359 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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