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P183 FAW

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,360 mi
Last recorded15,360 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 FAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 15,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,129 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 15,129 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 14,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,899 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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P183 FAW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P183 FAW, 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 P183 FAW registered?

P183 FAW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P183 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 FAW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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