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P241 PYA

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,664 mi
Last recorded33,664 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 33,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc slightly scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Exhaust noisy After market exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

O/S fork dust seal excessively corroded

Road spring corroded Rear shock starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S front fork has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock has worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Slight crack to stop light lens (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 33,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

non standard exhaust

Pass 13 May 2023 32,951 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 32,714 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Main stand bent

Offside fork dust seal perished

Pass 12 May 2021 32,345 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside fork dust seal perished

Fail 12 May 2021 32,345 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside fork dust seal perished

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,210 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside fork dust seal perished

Pass 9 May 2019 31,976 miles

drive chain loose

Pass 17 May 2018 31,728 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 31,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 31,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 31,624 miles

Offside fork dust shield perished.

Fail 12 May 2015 31,624 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside fork dust shield perished.

Starter Motor inoperative.

Pass 10 May 2014 31,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,438 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 31,438 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 31,317 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2011 31,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2010 31,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,226 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 29,226 miles

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

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

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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P241 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P241 PYA, 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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P241 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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