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M979 YUA

1995 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,545 mi
Last recorded36,545 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ60027,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 YUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,545 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,545 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2016 36,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,458 miles

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 35,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 31,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,172 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,984 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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M979 YUA is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M979 YUA, 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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M979 YUA is a 1995 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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