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P231 NWG

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 NWG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,248 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 49,248 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2022 33,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 33,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,573 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,317 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,032 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,717 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 11,717 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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P231 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P231 NWG, 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 P231 NWG registered?

P231 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P231 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 NWG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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