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P406 WRH

1997 Yamaha FZR600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,761 mi
Last recorded39,761 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR60027,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 WRH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 39,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 39,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 38,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 36,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,858 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,527 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,664 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,987 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 28,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,479 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 16,247 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,756 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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P406 WRH is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 27,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P406 WRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P406 WRH registered?

P406 WRH is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P406 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 WRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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