MOT Status
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56,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre starting to perish
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
left hand oil pipe corroded and weeping oil
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil hoses in poor condition
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyre starting to perish
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carbs leaking onto engine block (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyre starting to perish
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil light on
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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 binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N246 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 N246 UPF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N246 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 March 1996.
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