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M974 CLD

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,168 mi
Last recorded63,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 CLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,168 miles

Both front fork seal covers deteriorated.

Damage to right hand front fairing.

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,582 miles

Offside front foot peg rubber missing

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake disc rusty and in poor condition

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 58,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside front foot peg rubber missing

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake disc rusty and in poor condition

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,216 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 55,216 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,974 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 50,974 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,317 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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M974 CLD 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 62.5%.

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 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 M974 CLD, 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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M974 CLD is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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