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P437 MOY

1997 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,560 mi
Last recorded38,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ600S25,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 MOY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,560 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre walls are perrished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,284 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 31,789 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,172 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,172 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,431 miles

Rear brake pedal needs lubricating

Rear brake would benefit from a rebuild

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,569 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,162 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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P437 MOY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 25,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P437 MOY, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P437 MOY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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