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M797 POV

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,828 mi
Last recorded22,828 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 POV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 22,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 22,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,290 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 17,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,291 miles

the rear tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 23 May 2015 16,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,687 miles

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

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

side stand bolt loose.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 10,792 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

sidestand bolt loose.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,792 miles

sidestand bolt loose.

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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M797 POV is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 M797 POV, 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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M797 POV is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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