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K55 JKA

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,815 mi
Last recorded45,815 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JKA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 45,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,632 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 45,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,969 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 20,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,776 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 6,343 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 18 May 2011 1,934 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 1,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,962 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 26,867 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,527 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

fuel hose badly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,518 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,749 miles

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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K55 JKA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 K55 JKA, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K55 JKA is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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