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P230 VMJ

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,433 mi
Last recorded23,433 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 VMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,433 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear footbrake pedal pivot bush slight wear

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,756 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust slightly smokey when first started

Fail 23 Oct 2007 20,756 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust slightly smokey when first started

Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 17,022 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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P230 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 600 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P230 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 N typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P230 VMJ registered?

P230 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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