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D938 VGM

1986 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,716 mi
Last recorded29,716 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ60033,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 VGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,716 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,692 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind front brake

Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,164 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,164 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 28,077 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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D938 VGM is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D938 VGM, 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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What year was D938 VGM registered?

D938 VGM is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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