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P274 LAN

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,175 mi
Last recorded58,175 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 LAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,175 miles

Offside Rear bracket needs secure and correct shape

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,175 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,176 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,817 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,757 miles

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 13 Aug 2008 31,246 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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P274 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P274 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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P274 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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