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P133 JCH

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,893 mi
Last recorded38,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 JCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,849 miles

Exhaust Temporary Repaired

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 38,843 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust Temporary Repaired

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,089 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,883 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Panels missing.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering stops damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front pilot light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,016 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front pilot light not working

Pass 3 May 2011 28,868 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 28,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

advise front mudgard damaged but not insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,387 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 24,387 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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P133 JCH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P133 JCH, 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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P133 JCH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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