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P254 LKP

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,194 mi
Last recorded56,194 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 LKP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,194 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

brake and clutch levers have play in pivots

play in footrest pivots

Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,190 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

brake and clutch levers have play in pivots

play in footrest pivots

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,881 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,881 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,596 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

right hand mirror loose.Not excessive

Fail 14 Feb 2009 43,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

right hand mirror loose.Not excessive

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,072 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 36,072 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,990 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P254 LKP 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 55.6%.

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 P254 LKP, 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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P254 LKP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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