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P508 HNA

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 HNA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 57,315 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

windscreen broken

Fail 14 Feb 2026 57,312 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

windscreen broken

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,073 miles

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

Handlebars slightly bent

Pass 6 May 2011 24,439 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 24,437 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 22,839 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 21,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 19,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,149 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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P508 HNA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P508 HNA, 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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P508 HNA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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