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P362 OLF

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,133 mi
Last recorded42,133 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 OLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,133 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 41,976 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,797 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,606 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

fork seals corroded

o/s mirror damaged slightly

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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P362 OLF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P362 OLF, 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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P362 OLF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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