Yamaha XJ600

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 598 cc

P487 MKEMOT history

P487 MKE is a green petrol Yamaha XJ600 first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 39,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
39,877 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 MKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XJ600
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 MKE was last recorded at 39,877 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,976 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
901 miles
Average per year
217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,877 miles
  • 2023 – 38,976 miles
  • 2022 – 38,970 miles
  • 2021 – 38,930 miles
  • 2020 – 38,766 miles
  • 2019 – 38,532 miles
  • 2018 – 38,524 miles
  • 2014 – 37,328 miles
  • 2009 – 35,940 miles
  • 2006 – 35,598 miles
  • 2005 – 35,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,877 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inc Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,877 miles (+901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    923644011312
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inc Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass38,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    257438689725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail38,976 miles (+6)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    298521354380
    • Repaired at testOffside Exhaust silencer insecure Bolt loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass38,970 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    194024778107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear brake sqeal calliper equires servicing

  5. Pass38,930 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    523962535929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear brake squeal, calliper requires servicing

  6. Pass38,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    526434568016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,766 miles (+234)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    242770791818
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass38,532 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,532 miles
    Test number
    565957216741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    193725087316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,524 miles (+1,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    347437231947
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  11. Pass37,328 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    248141064420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,940 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    510574189189
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Fail35,924 miles (+326)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    783563679130
    • FailureBrake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

  14. Pass35,598 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,598 miles
    Test number
    284569406435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,578 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    914609945234
    • FailureFront Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Questions about P487 MKE

Does P487 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P487 MKE expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P487 MKE?
The MOT on P487 MKE expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P487 MKE done?
P487 MKE was recorded at 39,877 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 217 miles a year.
Has P487 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 MKE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on P487 MKE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P487 MKE find?
P487 MKE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: clutch lever bent; drive chain worn but not considered excessive; front brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied, and 1 more.

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