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M23 RCH

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,978 mi
Last recorded44,978 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,978 miles

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

no lights fitted at time of test

no rear reflector

Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,976 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 110/80/17 (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure locking device missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

no lights fitted at time of test

no rear reflector

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,320 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,312 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 44,810 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 42,565 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,730 miles

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

reflector fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,974 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,974 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,541 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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M23 RCH 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 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 M23 RCH, 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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M23 RCH is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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