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P244 SGP

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,964 mi
Last recorded8,964 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 SGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 8,964 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 8,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 8,662 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 8,659 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2020 8,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 8,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 8,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 8,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 8,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,701 miles

Chain a little slack

Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 5,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,421 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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P244 SGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P244 SGP, 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 P244 SGP registered?

P244 SGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P244 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 SGP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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