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P377 ORT

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,265 mi
Last recorded33,265 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 33,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 32,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 32,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,716 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,772 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 30,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 30,160 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 27,576 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,544 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,544 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P377 ORT 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 P377 ORT, 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 P377 ORT registered?

P377 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P377 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P377 ORT 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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