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B23 AKM

1985 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,352 mi
Last recorded26,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ60042,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 AKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,352 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,532 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,532 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 20,418 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,380 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 18,380 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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B23 AKM is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B23 AKM, 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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B23 AKM is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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