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M836 UTU

1994 Yamaha XJ600S

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,533 mi
Last recorded14,533 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ600S17,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM836 UTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 14,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,502 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 7,683 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 7,524 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 7,478 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 7,478 miles

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

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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M836 UTU is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600S in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 17,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M836 UTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M836 UTU registered?

M836 UTU is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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