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P274 TGK

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,274 mi
Last recorded35,274 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 TGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,274 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 38,259 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,190 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,186 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,876 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 23,876 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,416 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 19,416 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 13,483 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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P274 TGK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P274 TGK, 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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What year was P274 TGK registered?

P274 TGK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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