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M626 EAT

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,769 mi
Last recorded43,769 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM626 EAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 43,769 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,440 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2017 29,616 miles

Central Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Central Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Central Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,595 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 30,591 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 29,901 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,325 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 23,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 18,847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,003 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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M626 EAT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M626 EAT, 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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M626 EAT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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