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K662 BJA

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK662 BJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,712 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,712 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 62,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,260 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,245 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 28,438 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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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K662 BJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K662 BJA, 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 K662 BJA registered?

K662 BJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for K662 BJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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