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C303 OVW

2014 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

65,194 mi
Last recorded65,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC303 OVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 65,194 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,537 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2016 63,382 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 May 2016 63,373 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,719 miles

Right hand throttle grip burst

Fail 6 May 2014 61,710 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Right hand throttle grip burst

Fail 31 Jul 2012 616,099 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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C303 OVW is a 2014 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 C303 OVW, 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 12 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C303 OVW is a 2014 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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