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P344 KYB

1997 Yamaha XJ600S

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,399 mi
Last recorded26,399 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ600S25,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 KYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,399 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Head bearings slight roughness

Slight play in lower shock bush

Throttle slight stiffness

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,189 miles

advised bottom shock bush got slight free play

advised slight notchy head bearings

advised throttle slightly sticky

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,811 miles

Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 25,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 25,756 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,378 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,020 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish on sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,105 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,066 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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P344 KYB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 25,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P344 KYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P344 KYB registered?

P344 KYB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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