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M208 XVF

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,167 mi
Last recorded26,167 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 XVF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,167 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

fork legs pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 26,167 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

fork legs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,793 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,756 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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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M208 XVF is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M208 XVF, 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 M208 XVF registered?

M208 XVF is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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