Yamaha YZF600
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc
P581 KCFMOT history
P581 KCF is a silver petrol Yamaha YZF600 first used on 7 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 54,790 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P581 KCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model
- YZF600
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 7 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P581 KCF was last recorded at 54,790 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,790 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 54,790 miles
- 2024 – 54,637 miles
- 2023 – 54,425 miles
- 2021 – 54,255 miles
- 2020 – 53,788 miles
- 2019 – 53,735 miles
- 2018 – 53,519 miles
- 2017 – 52,105 miles
- 2015 – 49,340 miles
- 2014 – 44,711 miles
- 2013 – 40,142 miles
- 2012 – 35,647 miles
- 2011 – 35,228 miles
- 2010 – 21,749 miles
- 2009 – 21,733 miles
- 2008 – 21,714 miles
- 2006 – 21,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,790 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Drive chain slightly loose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,790 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 54,790 miles
- Test number
- 466326520314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail54,790 miles (+153)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,790 miles
- Test number
- 942343206939
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced more than 50% of led's not working. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Drive chain excessively loose Needs adjustment. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass54,637 miles (+212)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 54,637 miles
- Test number
- 214595283171
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass54,425 miles (+170)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 54,425 miles
- Test number
- 948415255188
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass54,255 miles (+467)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,255 miles
- Test number
- 638161755273
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass53,788 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,788 miles
- Test number
- 615959926022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,735 miles (+216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,735 miles
- Test number
- 970116342517
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass53,519 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,519 miles
- Test number
- 564375907891
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail53,519 miles (+1,414)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,519 miles
- Test number
- 419598133757
- Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass52,105 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,105 miles
- Test number
- 304218572400
- AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play with wheel on floor (2.2.2)
Fail52,104 miles (+2,764)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,104 miles
- Test number
- 981654787294
- FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
- FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Pass49,340 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 49,340 miles
- Test number
- 415655575582
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Fail49,340 miles (+4,629)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,340 miles
- Test number
- 980130286771
- FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Pass44,711 miles (+4,569)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 44,711 miles
- Test number
- 608468284242
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass40,142 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,142 miles
- Test number
- 229888883262
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Fail40,142 miles (+4,495)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,142 miles
- Test number
- 287228983236
- Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Pass35,647 miles (+419)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 35,647 miles
- Test number
- 768799512327
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Pass35,228 miles (+13,479)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 35,228 miles
- Test number
- 229073951374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,749 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 21,749 miles
- Test number
- 492060950320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,733 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 21,733 miles
- Test number
- 161531909249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,714 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 21,714 miles
- Test number
- 291583468419
- NoteExhaust noisy
Pass21,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 21,714 miles
- Test number
- 694209116374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P581 KCF
- Does P581 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 KCF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P581 KCF?
- The MOT on P581 KCF is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P581 KCF done?
- P581 KCF was recorded at 54,790 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
- Has P581 KCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P581 KCF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on P581 KCF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P581 KCF find?
- P581 KCF passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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