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P347 GMO

1997 Yamaha XJ600S

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,162 mi
Last recorded22,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ600S25,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 GMO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 21,992 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,259 miles

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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P347 GMO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P347 GMO, 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 P347 GMO registered?

P347 GMO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P347 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 GMO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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