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M272 SYD

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,697 mi
Last recorded42,697 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 SYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 42,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 42,697 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,356 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre slightly cracked/perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,117 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 37,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 37,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,874 miles

slight cracking on front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,511 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,621 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,118 miles

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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M272 SYD is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M272 SYD, 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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M272 SYD is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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