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M516 TAK

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,324 mi
Last recorded66,324 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 TAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 65,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 62,118 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 62,118 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,499 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,490 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,701 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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M516 TAK is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 30,731 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 M516 TAK, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M516 TAK is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M516 TAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M516 TAK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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