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C259 NGJ

1986 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,238 mi
Last recorded37,238 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ60033,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 NGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,238 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket drive bearing has slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 35,849 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

steering slight stiffness on left lock

Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,727 miles

Advise handle bar mounting rubbers slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,614 miles

handlebars, rubber mounted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,316 miles

handlebars, rubber mounted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,700 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.48mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. very slight (2.5.1)

handlebars, rubber mounted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,255 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,408 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,624 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bike in very good condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,167 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

rear exhaust has griding marks on the end

rear exhaust loose but not insecure.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,262 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 26,262 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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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C259 NGJ is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 33,684 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 C259 NGJ, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C259 NGJ is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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