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P219 GAW

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 42,725 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 35,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 33,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 33,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,122 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,122 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,100 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 28,100 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 24,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 24,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,951 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 22,945 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,907 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,071 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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P219 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P219 GAW, 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 P219 GAW registered?

P219 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P219 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 GAW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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