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B639 DHK

1985 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,982 mi
Last recorded38,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ60042,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB639 DHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,982 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,982 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,479 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

chain fitted is not as per manufacture specification, which should be 530 o/ring for a bike of this performance

Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,477 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

chain fitted is not as per manufacture specification, which should be 530 o/ring for a bike of this performance

Pass 20 Feb 2006 58,731 miles

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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B639 DHK is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B639 DHK, 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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B639 DHK is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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