Yamaha XJ600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.2 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha XJ600 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.0%

   26 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake11.8%

   18 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.5%

   16 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative9.2%

   14 occurrences

5. 5.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.8%

   12 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.8%

   12 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre7.2%

   11 occurrences

8. 8.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement7.2%

   11 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.5%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.5%

    10 occurrences

11. 11.A wheel bearing excessively rough6.5%

    10 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working5.9%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha XJ600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.7%

   94 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.7%

   70 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.9%

   60 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.7%

   57 tests

5. 5.Exhaust system leaking or insecure4.4%

   54 tests

6. 6.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.8%

   47 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.6%

   44 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   37 tests

What gets tested

The XJ600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

28,471

Test classes

class 2: 1,224

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha XJ600?

81.4% unadjusted, from 1,224 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha XJ600 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 17.0% of failed Yamaha XJ600 tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (11.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha XJ600 usually have at its MOT?

28,471 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.