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P103 FRB

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

16,875 mi
Last recorded16,875 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 FRB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 16,875 miles

rear tyre perrishing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 16,875 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Bodywork insecure, Rack and grabrail

Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,299 miles

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 14,247 miles

Lower Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 9,052 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

engine has an oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 9,052 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 3,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 3,205 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2010 16,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 44,898 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 39,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 39,818 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 36,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 33,032 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 33,032 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P103 FRB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P103 FRB, 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 P103 FRB registered?

P103 FRB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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