MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,964 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear 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)
slight cracking in rear tyre
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer sheath (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear tyre has multiple cracks
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp when steering turned (1.2.2c)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front mudguard fitted incorrectly
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing of (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bearing of link arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Front tyre cracked between tread blocks
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Offside Front footrest hanger bent
Offside Front small cracks appearing
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear brake disc rusty
rear suspension slightly stiff. suspect bushes siezing
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F278 MRJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 33,322 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 F278 MRJ, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F278 MRJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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