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P219 HEO

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,361 mi
Last recorded35,361 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 35,361 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,521 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

left footrest rubber missing anti slip

oil leak

rear shock corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,680 miles

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened torque arm (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,083 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 24,083 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 24,083 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 24,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 24,083 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,083 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,083 miles

Petrol tank corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,083 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Petrol tank corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 24,083 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 24,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 24,083 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 24,045 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,045 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,872 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 19,754 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P219 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 P219 HEO registered?

P219 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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