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P412 MOL

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,061 mi
Last recorded38,061 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 MOL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,061 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

both switch gear loose.

oil cooler leaking l/h side

rear caliper bleed nipple snapped off..

Fail 18 Feb 2012 38,042 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

both switch gear loose.

oil cooler leaking l/h side

rear caliper bleed nipple snapped off..

front tyre feels flat.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,808 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,808 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,159 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,159 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,164 miles

Advise that rear brake caliper bleed screw has been broken at head this does not effect brake efficentcy on roller brake tester but should have bleed screw replaced

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,769 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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P412 MOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P412 MOL, 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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P412 MOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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