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P162 YCG

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,397 mi
Last recorded23,397 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 YCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,798 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 21,798 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 21,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,376 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 18,376 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 18,312 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 18,116 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 19 May 2010 18,116 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2009 17,927 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 1 May 2008 17,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,764 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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P162 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P162 YCG, 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 P162 YCG registered?

P162 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P162 YCG safe to buy?

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