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P308 WAX

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,451 mi
Last recorded17,451 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 WAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,451 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 17,440 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,099 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,977 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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P308 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P308 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 P308 WAX registered?

P308 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P308 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P308 WAX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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