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M887 NAW

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,765 mi
Last recorded44,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM887 NAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,765 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pillion foot rest hanger corroded by subframe weld. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

engine rattle.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,490 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot in chain. (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

engine rattle

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,041 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame corroded by pillion footrest brackets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded as well as shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank cap sealing surface corroded.

loud engine rattle.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,647 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded pillion foot peg brackets corroded by subframe. (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm corroded by shock mount. (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber corroded.

Rear tyre perishing

loud engine rattle.

tank sealing surface for petrol cap corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,736 miles

Nearside Front fork misted.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,736 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tread measured at 0.35 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front fork misted.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,436 miles

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

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

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

no key for fuel cap at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,262 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,022 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,681 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,718 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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M887 NAW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M887 NAW, 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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M887 NAW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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