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P946 LJH

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 LJH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,948 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 66,941 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing bolt lose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced panel lose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 64,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,655 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 62,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,858 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,711 miles

Front pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 45,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 40,878 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 38,136 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,382 miles

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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P946 LJH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P946 LJH, 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 P946 LJH registered?

P946 LJH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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