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P234 DCW

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,666 mi
Last recorded45,666 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 DCW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,666 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 212,166 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Signs of perishing (4.1.2c)

Left heated grip not secure although will not fall from seating

Fail 5 Sep 2016 212,166 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Signs of perishing (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Left heated grip not secure although will not fall from seating

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,894 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,894 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,415 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 35,415 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,322 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,163 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,675 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 29,145 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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P234 DCW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P234 DCW, 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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P234 DCW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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