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P267 LAN

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 LAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,027 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,580 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 75,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 75,784 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,109 miles

centre stand broken

side stand pivot worn

Fail 15 Mar 2014 66,829 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,946 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,946 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,938 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,859 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 41,845 miles

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,730 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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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P267 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P267 LAN, 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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P267 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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