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P281 WKH

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,088 mi
Last recorded25,088 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 WKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 25,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 25,088 miles

Stop lamp not working off rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 24,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 24,931 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 24,367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,249 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,210 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,364 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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P281 WKH 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P281 WKH, 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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P281 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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