MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ600s year 1991

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Pass percent:69.59%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XJ600 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,986 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	90
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	44
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	39
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	32
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	28
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	27
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	23
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	20
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	20
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Registration plate issues	19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	18
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	18
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	17
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	12
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	10
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	10
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake component is excessively corroded \|3.1.5\|	2
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Centre Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength Calipers drlled \|3.1.5\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3C2d.\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	90
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	44
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	39
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	32
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	28
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	27
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	23
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	21
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	20
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	20
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	19
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Registration plate issues	19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	18
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	18
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	17
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	16
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	13
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	12
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	10
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	10
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	9
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	7
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	5
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Brake component is excessively corroded \|3.1.5\|	2
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Centre Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength Calipers drlled \|3.1.5\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3C2d.\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ600s year 1991

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