MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
clutch lever interfering with dip switch
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
speedo cable not fitted
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P296 HMS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P296 HMS, 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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P296 HMS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 July 1997.
Is P296 HMS safe to buy?
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