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EF09 ZSR

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,061 mi
Last recorded52,061 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZSR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,061 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,245 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 51,245 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 50,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,408 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 47,408 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 19,340 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

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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EF09 ZSR is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,914 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 EF09 ZSR, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF09 ZSR registered?

EF09 ZSR is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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