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P670 OBY

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,605 mi
Last recorded29,605 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,605 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,605 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 21,931 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 20,752 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 20,752 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 18,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,422 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,361 miles

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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P670 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P670 OBY, 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 P670 OBY registered?

P670 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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