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P205 LOH

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,197 mi
Last recorded12,197 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 LOH
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 12,197 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 11,060 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 10,944 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 5,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,622 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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P205 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 600 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P205 LOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 N typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P205 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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