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P156 GJB

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,175 mi
Last recorded1,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 GJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 1,175 miles

Rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2024 1,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2022 1,065 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 1,043 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre walls cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2020 371 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 365 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,778 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,778 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,596 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,596 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,590 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,589 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,413 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,412 miles

headlamp giving a flat beam image

Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 24,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P156 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P156 GJB, 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 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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