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1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,203 mi
Last recorded51,203 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 CAD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,203 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 42,614 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

stand spring loose stand bounces

Fail 22 Aug 2014 42,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

stand spring loose stand bounces

Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,015 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,236 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,553 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,694 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

No ilumination in spedometer.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,694 miles

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

No ilumination in spedometer.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,691 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,791 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,787 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,157 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,157 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,148 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,144 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,266 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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P203 CAD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P203 CAD, 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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P203 CAD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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