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M205 HPB

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,523 mi
Last recorded42,523 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 HPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 42,523 miles

Front fork seals slight leak

chain needs lubrcation

Front brake bind

vehicle been off the road centre stand etc all stiff

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 41,966 miles

Drive chain worn to excess links all seized etc (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,517 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 32,370 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 32,370 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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M205 HPB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M205 HPB, 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 M205 HPB registered?

M205 HPB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M205 HPB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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