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M265 UWJ

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,187 mi
Last recorded46,187 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 UWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,187 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose gear linkage has wear resulting in some play. (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 46,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Fork yoke insecure bolt loose, bolt missing which was replaced. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose gear linkage has wear resulting in some play. (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock re routed speedo cable and clutch cable. (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,053 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,153 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 39,153 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 37,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 37,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,159 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 30,114 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,070 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,070 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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M265 UWJ is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Black 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 M265 UWJ, 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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M265 UWJ is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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