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P208 GRC

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 GRC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,186 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 25,397 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,155 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,339 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 23,339 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,904 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,835 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,968 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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P208 GRC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P208 GRC, 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 P208 GRC registered?

P208 GRC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P208 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 GRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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