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P122 JAU

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,199 mi
Last recorded30,199 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 JAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 30,199 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LHS FRONT FORK (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,176 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 21,026 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,657 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 12,649 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 9,228 miles

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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P122 JAU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P122 JAU, 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 P122 JAU registered?

P122 JAU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P122 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 JAU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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