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P303 WAX

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,619 mi
Last recorded42,619 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 WAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 42,619 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 42,396 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 42,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,281 miles

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 42,062 miles

Central Lower rear shock has corrosion on lower end (monitor)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned monitor (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,700 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,229 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 40,746 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,811 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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P303 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P303 WAX, 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 P303 WAX registered?

P303 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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