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P208 WDE

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 WDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2020 30 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Swing arm has small hole and light corrosion. Not structural issue

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,325 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,254 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,312 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 WDE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P208 WDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P208 WDE registered?

P208 WDE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P208 WDE safe to buy?

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