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P38 GHC

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,289 mi
Last recorded44,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 GHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 44,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 44,288 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chain needs lube

Pass 5 May 2023 43,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 43,272 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

chain dry

Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 41,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 41,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,933 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,730 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,994 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,421 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 18,295 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 3,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 3,892 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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P38 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P38 GHC, 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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P38 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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