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M456 SSG

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,578 mi
Last recorded32,578 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 SSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 32,578 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 32,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 32,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 32,043 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 32,031 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 31,971 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,307 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 31,307 miles

Central Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure stand (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,478 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 29,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,009 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 29,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,386 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 23,578 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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M456 SSG is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M456 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 M456 SSG registered?

M456 SSG is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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