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M979 RNK

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 RNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,127 miles

non standard exhaust system fitted

rear disc corroded

slight travel on rear brake lever

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 69,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,312 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 55,837 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 55,837 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 2 May 2007 54,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 54,184 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,367 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,367 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear 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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M979 RNK is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M979 RNK, 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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M979 RNK is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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