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M947 XWY

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,742 mi
Last recorded28,742 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 XWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 28,742 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,050 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fork stanchions pitted

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Incorrect front tyre size fitted .

No front mudguard fitted

Pillion seat fitted, no pillion footrests, grab rails fitted .

Fail 27 Jun 2016 14,050 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Incorrect front tyre size fitted .

Pillion seat fitted, no pillion footrests, grab rails fitted .

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,681 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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M947 XWY is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 27,510 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 M947 XWY, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M947 XWY registered?

M947 XWY is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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