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P593 LOE

1997 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,601 mi
Last recorded12,601 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 LOE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 12,601 miles

Front operation spongy

Pass 4 Oct 2023 12,305 miles

Front brake operation spongy

Fail 4 Oct 2023 12,305 miles

Front brake operation spongy

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 12,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 11,840 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,494 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 9,494 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,380 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 9,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 8,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 8,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 8,187 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 8,187 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 7,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,971 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 5,961 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 5,536 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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P593 LOE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 21,402 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P593 LOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P593 LOE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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