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BAN 337X

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,864 mi
Last recorded43,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 337X
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 43,864 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 41,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 40,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers blown at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front frame areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 39,376 miles

both exhaust silencer pipes corroded at front pipe connections

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,285 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 38,285 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 37,285 miles

rear tyre cracked on sidwalls

Fail 26 May 2020 37,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball broken off , lever has sharp edge (1.1.2 (d))

rear tyre cracked on sidwalls

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,755 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 32,742 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,580 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,155 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,100 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 28,100 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,904 miles

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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BAN 337X is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BAN 337X, 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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BAN 337X is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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