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M206 HPB

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,311 mi
Last recorded23,311 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 HPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 23,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 23,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2020 23,113 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebars slightly bent

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 21,630 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,099 miles

Fork sills have slight rust/detioration

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,099 miles

Fork sills have slight rust/detioration

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,064 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Speedo cable damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 16,526 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,361 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise: chain and sprockets quite worn

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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M206 HPB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M206 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 M206 HPB registered?

M206 HPB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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