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M970 MLJ

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,619 mi
Last recorded33,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 MLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 33,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 31,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 25,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 20,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 17,430 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop arrow max 825 130/80-18 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,620 miles

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

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

Rear tyre under inflated. Recified as neccesary.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,353 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 9,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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M970 MLJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 M970 MLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M970 MLJ registered?

M970 MLJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M970 MLJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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