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P401 PKJ

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,000 mi
Last recorded3,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 PKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 3,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 820 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 281 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 173 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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P401 PKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P401 PKJ, 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 P401 PKJ registered?

P401 PKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P401 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 PKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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