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XBD 459W

1981 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,507 mi
Last recorded47,507 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 459W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 47,507 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 47,507 miles

Front Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,493 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,415 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 41,053 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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XBD 459W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XBD 459W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XBD 459W is a 1981 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 April 1981.

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