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P35 UMW

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 UMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 51,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 51,232 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 51,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 51,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,027 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 50,931 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 50,810 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear plate numbers larger gap

Pass 15 Apr 2020 50,603 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 50,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 50,407 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 50,407 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 50,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,128 miles

rear tyre is perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,221 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,221 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,193 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,193 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 44,979 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 44,979 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 41,854 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 38,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,133 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 30,495 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 23,518 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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P35 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P35 UMW, 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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P35 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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