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P246 DSO

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,919 mi
Last recorded29,919 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,919 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,919 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2011 28,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,824 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 27,824 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2009 26,566 miles

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

Front brake hose securing clip insecure.

Fail 28 May 2009 26,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front brake hose securing clip insecure.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,275 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 21,979 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 18,988 miles

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

Lights masked over. Daytime test.

Fail 17 May 2005 16,344 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

oil cooler insecure

Pass 17 May 2005 16,344 miles

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

oil cooler insecure

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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P246 DSO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P246 DSO, 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 P246 DSO registered?

P246 DSO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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