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P229 TFM

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,407 mi
Last recorded28,407 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 TFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,407 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,526 miles

chain guard not fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 21,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,575 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 19,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,264 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 14,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,178 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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P229 TFM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P229 TFM, 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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P229 TFM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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