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P244 TMV

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,408 mi
Last recorded48,408 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 TMV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,709 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,508 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cables loose to heated grips

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,845 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,840 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,817 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,803 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

centre stand loose

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,262 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,122 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,122 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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 TMV 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 66.7%.

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 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 P244 TMV, 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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P244 TMV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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