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M287 KJF

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 KJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 43,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 42,551 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 42,551 miles

Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Grip moves but will not come off bars.

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Double lamp (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight Tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2021

Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Grip moves but will not come off bars.

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Double lamp (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight Tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,929 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,386 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,655 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 34,912 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,501 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 33,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,193 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 30,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,434 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,884 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,795 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,884 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,253 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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M287 KJF is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M287 KJF, 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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M287 KJF is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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