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M471 KCU

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,023 mi
Last recorded13,023 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 KCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 13,023 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 46,623 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 46,623 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,238 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 33,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 31,198 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,198 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,768 miles

advise rear tyre varios spilts but not excessive

Fail 17 Mar 2012 30,762 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

advise rear tyre varios spilts but not excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 24,983 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,297 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 20,510 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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M471 KCU is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M471 KCU, 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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M471 KCU is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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