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M789 SWF

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,730 mi
Last recorded1,730 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 SWF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 1,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,800 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 24,785 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 35kg of force,while brake not applied (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 24,559 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 24,138 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,128 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,854 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 10,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,234 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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M789 SWF is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M789 SWF, 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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M789 SWF is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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