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2608YA71

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,502 mi
Last recorded22,502 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2608YA71
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 22,502 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 22,502 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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2608YA71 is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 25,761 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 XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2608YA71, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2608YA71 registered?

2608YA71 is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 2608YA71 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2608YA71 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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