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P287 WTL

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,103 mi
Last recorded42,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 WTL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 40,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 40,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 38,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,049 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 30,049 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,676 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front disc bolt not fully in but tight

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,375 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,351 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P287 WTL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P287 WTL, 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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P287 WTL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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