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P306 LUK

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,654 mi
Last recorded20,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 LUK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 19,703 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,550 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 18,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P306 LUK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P306 LUK, 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 P306 LUK registered?

P306 LUK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P306 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 LUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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