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P355 LWB

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,776 mi
Last recorded43,776 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 LWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,776 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 39,373 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 38,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 32,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 28,698 miles

Stop lamp not working handle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,410 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spots in chain links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 27,409 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight tight spots in chain links (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit central (5.2.3 (e))

rear footrests seized at pivot point

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,877 miles

rear brake needs cleaning,slight binding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,364 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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P355 LWB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P355 LWB, 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 P355 LWB registered?

P355 LWB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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