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P156 ESA

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 ESA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2024 24,594 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak from lower engine /sump

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 23,654 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 22,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspect top shock mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 21,304 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspect top shock mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,154 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel raised (2.2.1b)

silencer slightly loose in clamp/strap

Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 20,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,307 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 17,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,988 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,847 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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P156 ESA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P156 ESA, 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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P156 ESA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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