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P27 HAL

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 HAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2013 51,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil on rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,631 miles

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

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

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,631 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 34,281 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,886 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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P27 HAL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P27 HAL, 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 P27 HAL registered?

P27 HAL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P27 HAL safe to buy?

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