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P163 ESA

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,430 mi
Last recorded20,430 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 ESA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,430 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2014 18,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 18,876 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,641 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 13,624 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,163 miles

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

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

o\s and n\s front fork seals poor

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,227 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 6,899 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 6,888 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P163 ESA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESA, 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 P163 ESA registered?

P163 ESA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P163 ESA safe to buy?

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