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P399 PWR

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,401 mi
Last recorded38,401 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 PWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 38,401 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 38,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 30,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,016 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,005 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 27,975 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 27,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,409 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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P399 PWR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,489 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 XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P399 PWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P399 PWR is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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