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B758 CEV

1985 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,848 mi
Last recorded55,848 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ60042,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB758 CEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 55,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,080 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Jul 2022 55,080 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Apr 2020 54,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,571 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,571 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel nut split pin (6.2.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 53,241 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,604 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,604 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,068 miles

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

cut to rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2012 51,068 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

cut to rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,814 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 49,814 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,167 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 48,167 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,131 miles

stop light only working by rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,098 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre is perished

Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,728 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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B758 CEV is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B758 CEV, 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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B758 CEV is a 1985 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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