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J506 UPB

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,133 mi
Last recorded26,133 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ506 UPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 26,133 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))

front tyre showing signs of perishing and cracking due to age

Pass 19 Aug 2023 24,304 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front tyre very old

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 24,304 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front tyre very old

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Upper clutch lever pivot bolt nut missing

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper grip loose

Offside Front Upper bar end loose

Pass 23 Jan 2021 23,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 22,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,170 miles

STEERING SLIGHTLY NOTCHY

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,499 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 20,489 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,807 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. nearside front fork stanchion has slight pitting (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre has slight crazing on the sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2015 19,807 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. nearside front fork stanchion has slight pitting (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre has slight crazing on the sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,090 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 18,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,184 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,926 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,278 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2007 8,276 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 7,777 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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J506 UPB is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 27,510 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 J506 UPB, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J506 UPB is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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