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P163 BUG

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,351 mi
Last recorded17,351 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 BUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 17,351 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 17,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,211 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 15,199 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,139 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 14,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 7,151 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 7,140 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 3,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 2,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 2,453 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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P163 BUG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P163 BUG, 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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P163 BUG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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