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M381 SSG

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 SSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 46,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,066 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake travel effected by exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,479 miles

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

Rear brake travel effected by exhaust

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,672 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,696 miles

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

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

slight reserve travel on rear brake

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,177 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 35,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear scot oiler throwing oil onto rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,970 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 31,970 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,430 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,426 miles

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,698 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,246 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 19,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,462 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 15,460 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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M381 SSG is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M381 SSG, 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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What year was M381 SSG registered?

M381 SSG is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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