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M647 PKN

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,139 mi
Last recorded19,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM647 PKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 19,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 19,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 18,896 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 18,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Offside Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,761 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 18,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 18,365 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,499 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 17,320 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 16,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 14,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,901 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 12,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,339 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly 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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M647 PKN is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M647 PKN, 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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M647 PKN is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 January 1995.

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