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GV09 VHL

2009 Yamaha Xj 6 N

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,664 mi
Last recorded39,664 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Xj 6 N14,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 VHL
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 6 N
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 39,664 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 39,632 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Hole cut in underside of exhaust silencer, exposing catalytic converter (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar L/H grip insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear lever rubber worn

Pillion grab handles missing

Radiator guard insecure

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake caliper pad retaining pin missing locking device

Pass 20 Nov 2021 35,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 33,502 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 28,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,817 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 14,686 miles

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

offside chain adjuster end plate slightly loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,845 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 10,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,368 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 7,368 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 6 N?

Based on 10,147 MOT tests across 1,089 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
1,237
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 96
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
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GV09 VHL is a 2009 Yamaha Xj 6 N in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Xj 6 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,873 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 Xj 6 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV09 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 6 N typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Xj 6 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV09 VHL is a 2009 Yamaha Xj 6 N, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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