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M231 LFJ

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 LFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 52,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 52,487 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 51,140 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 51,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 51,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

One front mudguard bolt broken.

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

Rear brake return spring weak.

Rear no.plate.

Right fairing mtg. broken.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,600 miles

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

One front mudguard bolt broken.

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

Rear brake return spring weak.

Rear no.plate.

Right fairing mtg. broken.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,706 miles

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

Handlebars slightly bent.

One front mudguard bolt broken.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear no.plate.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,980 miles

Mark on front disc.

Rear no.plate.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,920 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Mark on front disc.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear no.plate.

Right rear indicator lens loose.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 25,901 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 24,918 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,918 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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M231 LFJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 27,510 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 M231 LFJ, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M231 LFJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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