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P206 HFC

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,916 mi
Last recorded69,916 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 69,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,040 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 4,745 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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P206 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 P206 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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What year was P206 HFC registered?

P206 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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