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P404 BRU

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,612 mi
Last recorded11,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 BRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 11,612 miles

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 10,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 9,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 9,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 9,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 8,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 6,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 5,080 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 5,074 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 4,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 4,394 miles

Fork Stancions pitted, advise renew

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 4,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 3,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 3,568 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P404 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P404 BRU, 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 P404 BRU registered?

P404 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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