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P796 AAM

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,424 mi
Last recorded40,424 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 AAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,424 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear suspension showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Nov 2017 39,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,824 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,500 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,953 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 36,944 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,936 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

SPEEDOMETER DRIVE ON FRONT WHEEL, LOCATED INCORRECTLY

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,571 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,804 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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P796 AAM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 25,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P796 AAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P796 AAM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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