MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 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
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
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
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P38 GHC registered?
P38 GHC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 July 1997.
Is P38 GHC safe to buy?
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