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P304 NOF

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,620 mi
Last recorded9,620 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 NOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 9,620 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 7,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 7,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 6,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 5,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 5,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 4,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 3,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 2,414 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 2,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 778 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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P304 NOF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P304 NOF, 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 P304 NOF registered?

P304 NOF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P304 NOF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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