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P212 VAM

1997 Yamaha XJ600S

Turquoise Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,420 mi
Last recorded36,420 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ600S25,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 VAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,420 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,600 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

two nails in rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,600 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

two nails in rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2016 32,593 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyre on wear limit

two nails in rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,264 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,445 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,445 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,382 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 17,373 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,111 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,111 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,033 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 13,033 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 12,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

tyers were flat

Fail 20 May 2010 12,611 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

tyers were flat

Pass 21 May 2008 12,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,021 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 12,021 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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P212 VAM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S in Turquoise with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 25,746 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 XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P212 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P212 VAM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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