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B641 YJD

1985 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ60042,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB641 YJD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 56,369 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 55,309 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,948 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,603 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot bush worn

Fail 24 Aug 2018 49,682 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Grip insecure on bar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot bush worn

Pass 26 May 2017 49,676 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,885 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 48,878 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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B641 YJD is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B641 YJD, 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 B641 YJD registered?

B641 YJD is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 April 1985.

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