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P199 HFC

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,348 mi
Last recorded23,348 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 23,348 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 23,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,944 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,247 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,011 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on junction (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,960 miles

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

Central Rear rear tyre feathering on both edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 14,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,456 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 10,449 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 9,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 6,863 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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P199 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P199 HFC, 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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P199 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P199 HFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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