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M188 BBY

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,149 mi
Last recorded35,149 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 BBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,059 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,059 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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M188 BBY is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 30,731 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 M188 BBY, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M188 BBY registered?

M188 BBY is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M188 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M188 BBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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