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VN09 KBU

2009 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,188 mi
Last recorded45,188 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XJ60014,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 KBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,188 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 45,161 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,074 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 44,074 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,588 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 5 Feb 2018 43,560 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,542 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 41,091 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,091 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,263 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,766 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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VN09 KBU is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN09 KBU, 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 VN09 KBU registered?

VN09 KBU is a 2009 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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