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M801 STV

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,931 mi
Last recorded44,931 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 STV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 44,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,207 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,976 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 42,860 miles

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)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,123 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 41,123 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,097 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 41,097 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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M801 STV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M801 STV, 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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What year was M801 STV registered?

M801 STV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M801 STV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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