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RJ09 MVM

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,651 mi
Last recorded20,651 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 MVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 20,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,507 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 20,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,796 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,256 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 19,256 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 17,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,838 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly causing vibration through handle bars

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 12,400 miles

Rear TYRE WORN

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,838 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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RJ09 MVM is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ09 MVM, 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 RJ09 MVM registered?

RJ09 MVM is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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