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P249 WKH

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 WKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 897 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 433 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 117 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,882 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,387 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,374 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,193 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,588 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,414 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,733 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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P249 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P249 WKH, 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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P249 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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