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K600 KNC

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

55,629 mi
Last recorded55,629 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,427 miles

Front Front tyre has some cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,783 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,142 miles

Front tyre perished in tread.

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,575 miles

Front tyre perished between tread pattern.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 45,575 miles

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

Front tyre perished between tread pattern.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,161 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,161 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,766 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,766 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil l/h fork leg. (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,599 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,791 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 36,791 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

front brake lever slightly spongey

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,030 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 33,030 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,115 miles

slight drag on front caliper

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,726 miles

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 28,726 miles

Front Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,832 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 26,832 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,854 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 22,854 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,526 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 15,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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K600 KNC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K600 KNC, 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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K600 KNC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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