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P649 PVW

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,462 mi
Last recorded34,462 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 PVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,743 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,919 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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P649 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 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 600 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P649 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 N typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P649 PVW registered?

P649 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P649 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P649 PVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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