MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
two nails in rear tyre
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
tyers were flat
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?
Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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