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P108 WUM

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,382 mi
Last recorded2,382 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 WUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 2,382 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 1,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 1,368 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,579 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 44,579 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,628 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 6,412 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P108 WUM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P108 WUM, 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 P108 WUM registered?

P108 WUM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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