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B222 JJB

1985 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,676 mi
Last recorded40,676 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ60042,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 JJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,676 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,097 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 May 2010 38,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 38,659 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 37,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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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B222 JJB is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 42,134 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 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 B222 JJB, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B222 JJB registered?

B222 JJB is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 May 1985.

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