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L319 WNJ

1997 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144 mi
Last recorded144 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL319 WNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 144 miles

exhaust noisy

non standard bike heavy modified

Fail 13 Jun 2018 39 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 16 miles

poor image noted on headlight

Fail 3 Mar 2017 6 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,486 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 41,846 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 39,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 35,143 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,787 miles

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 28,825 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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L319 WNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L319 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L319 WNJ registered?

L319 WNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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