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P830 GOG

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,781 mi
Last recorded23,781 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 GOG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 23,435 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 23,198 miles

Front Brake disc insecure bolt broken (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 21,969 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s wrong rotation (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,384 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 20,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,882 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 39,873 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,868 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,728 miles

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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P830 GOG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P830 GOG, 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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What year was P830 GOG registered?

P830 GOG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P830 GOG safe to buy?

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