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M51 FAM

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,456 mi
Last recorded32,456 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 FAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 32,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chain slightly worn.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,456 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chain slightly worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,236 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indicators flashing a little fast

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,636 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

drive chain dry ov oil

Pass 29 Aug 2011 27,597 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,040 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 25,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,903 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 23,903 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M51 FAM is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M51 FAM, 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 M51 FAM registered?

M51 FAM is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 April 1995.

Is M51 FAM safe to buy?

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