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P284 RNV

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,564 mi
Last recorded40,564 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,564 miles

Front forks reduced dampning

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,247 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,819 miles

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

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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P284 RNV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P284 RNV, 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 P284 RNV registered?

P284 RNV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P284 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 RNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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