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P161 MEH

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,559 mi
Last recorded18,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,559 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear brake works well but a lot of pressure needed

Pass 13 Feb 2010 13,089 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear brake lacks "bite"

Pass 21 Feb 2009 7,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 6,558 miles

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

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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P161 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P161 MEH, 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 P161 MEH registered?

P161 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P161 MEH safe to buy?

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