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M817 AWX

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,417 mi
Last recorded25,417 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 AWX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 25,417 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 25,404 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 20,910 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 20,897 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,481 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 18,041 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 18,032 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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M817 AWX is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M817 AWX, 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 M817 AWX registered?

M817 AWX is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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