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M81 YAV

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,320 mi
Last recorded56,320 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 30,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 30,462 miles

Steering bearing has a slight notchy feel when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground

Fail 19 Sep 2020 30,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering bearing has a slight notchy feel when checked with the front wheel raised off the ground

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 29,776 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 27,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 24,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,731 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,346 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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M81 YAV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M81 YAV, 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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M81 YAV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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