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M216 SNP

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,795 mi
Last recorded23,795 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 SNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,795 miles

Lower oil filter corroded

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

Rear split in rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 23,442 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,843 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 22,218 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,218 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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M216 SNP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M216 SNP, 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 M216 SNP registered?

M216 SNP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for M216 SNP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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