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P985 WFG

1997 Yamaha XJ600S

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,321 mi
Last recorded53,321 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ600S25,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 WFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,751 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 42,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P985 WFG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 25,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P985 WFG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P985 WFG registered?

P985 WFG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P985 WFG 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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