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EJ09 VBF

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,684 mi
Last recorded41,684 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 VBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 35,102 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,064 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,952 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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EJ09 VBF is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ09 VBF, 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 EJ09 VBF registered?

EJ09 VBF is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ09 VBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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