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P301 VKH

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 VKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,187 miles

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

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

rear rack damger

Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,829 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 230,727 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 20,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,462 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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P301 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P301 VKH, 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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P301 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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