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P152 GAW

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,554 mi
Last recorded40,554 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,554 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 40,550 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,786 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 39,786 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,775 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,008 miles

slight oil leak oil cooler area

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,694 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 30,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel no reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,663 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 30,656 miles

Centre Front Lower Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,325 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,598 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 29,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,548 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,078 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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P152 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P152 GAW, 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 P152 GAW registered?

P152 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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