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P319 REW

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,789 mi
Last recorded37,789 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 REW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 37,761 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 36,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,335 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 35,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,196 miles

Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,541 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,361 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 29,347 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,264 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,264 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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P319 REW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P319 REW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P319 REW registered?

P319 REW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P319 REW safe to buy?

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