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P374 RGV

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

718 mi
Last recorded718 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 RGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 718 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Fail 11 Jun 2026 718 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing

Pass 7 May 2025 437 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 6 Apr 2022 259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 26,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,997 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,872 miles

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

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,061 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 21,061 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,440 miles

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

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

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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P374 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P374 RGV, 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 P374 RGV registered?

P374 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P374 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 RGV shows 14 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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