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P315 TMA

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,730 mi
Last recorded35,730 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 TMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 35,730 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Rear shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,713 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK .

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 35,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,943 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,599 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective Left hand side lock stop obstructed and ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 20,283 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,779 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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P315 TMA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P315 TMA, 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 P315 TMA registered?

P315 TMA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P315 TMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P315 TMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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