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P262 WVL

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,636 mi
Last recorded41,636 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 WVL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,636 miles

front shock absorbed has slightly reduced dampening affect

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,599 miles

front suspension has little dampening affect

Pass 12 Aug 2017 41,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,015 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,746 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,746 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,440 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,433 miles

Gradient brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.D1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,911 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,847 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,370 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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P262 WVL 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 80%.

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 P262 WVL, 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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P262 WVL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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