MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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)
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
fuel hose badly perished
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
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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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