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P140 YNJ

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,964 mi
Last recorded67,964 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 YNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,964 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,588 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 56,588 miles

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

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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P140 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P140 YNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P140 YNJ registered?

P140 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P140 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 YNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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