MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ600s year 1990

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Pass percent:69.71%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XJ600 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:1,456 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	71
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	23
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	23
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	18
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	14
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	13
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	7
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	71
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	24
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	23
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	23
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	18
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	15
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	14
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	13
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	11
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	7
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ600s year 1990

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