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P31 GHC

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,390 mi
Last recorded33,390 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 GHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,390 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jan 2009 33,356 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Disc worn on front wheel.

Front tyre oversize.

Main wiring loom being trapped on full L/H lock.

Pass light button not working.

Rear disc worn.

Fish tail clip missing from chain.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,253 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 28,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 22,802 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 22,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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P31 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 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 Xj 600 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 GHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 N typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P31 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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