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M965 PDC

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,680 mi
Last recorded2,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 PDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 2,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 2,444 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 1,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 1,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,808 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,932 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,733 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,510 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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M965 PDC is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M965 PDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M965 PDC registered?

M965 PDC is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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