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N273 DDY

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,038 mi
Last recorded70,038 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 DDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 70,038 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,944 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 65,844 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

chain lock hanging in back wheel

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2005 62,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 62,315 miles

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

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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N273 DDY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N273 DDY, 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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N273 DDY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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