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P218 HEO

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,457 mi
Last recorded46,457 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,715 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,315 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,873 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 36,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 36,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,838 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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P218 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P218 HEO, 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 P218 HEO registered?

P218 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P218 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 HEO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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