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P252 OLY

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,216 mi
Last recorded19,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 OLY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,216 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 19,210 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 17,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,317 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 14,316 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,022 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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P252 OLY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P252 OLY, 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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P252 OLY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P252 OLY safe to buy?

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