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P159 GRD

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,985 miles

after market exhaust, noise level fine

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,111 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 50,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 49,571 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake torque arm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,749 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 47,570 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,474 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,702 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2013 42,344 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

front inner brake pad slack in mounting plate

Pass 15 May 2013 42,344 miles

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

front inner brake pad slack in mounting plate

Pass 16 May 2012 40,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 40,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 39,095 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil cooling pipes rusty

Pass 10 May 2010 37,541 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,430 miles

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,263 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,797 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 31,796 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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P159 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P159 GRD, 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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P159 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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