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P651 HKN

1996 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,766 mi
Last recorded8,766 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ600S27,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 HKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 8,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 8,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 8,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 8,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 8,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 8,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 7,919 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 7,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 6,720 miles

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2012 6,519 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 6,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 May 2009 5,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 5,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,758 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 4,500 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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P651 HKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P651 HKN, 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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P651 HKN is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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