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1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK728 NTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 3,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Front Lower Engine Bolt Missing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 3,289 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper arm split pin missing at bolt

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 3,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper arm split pin missing at bolt

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 2,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pitted fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pitted fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 2,724 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to the right on dip (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pitted fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pitted fork legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 91,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 91,117 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 90,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 89,929 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 89,929 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 89,060 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 89,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 87,941 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,424 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,467 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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K728 NTU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K728 NTU, 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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K728 NTU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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