MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ600s year 1995

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Pass percent:76.36%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XJ600 year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:2,546 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	60
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	29
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	26
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	23
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	19
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar \|2.2.1 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.1.7 \|k\| \|i\|\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly \|1.5.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock insecure \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake lever cracked \|3.1.2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Brake hose which buldges \|3.2.B4\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	60
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	31
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	29
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	26
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	25
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	23
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	23
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	19
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	17
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	5
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar \|2.2.1 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.1.7 \|k\| \|i\|\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly \|1.5.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Rear mono-shock insecure \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake lever cracked \|3.1.2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Brake hose which buldges \|3.2.B4\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XJ600s year 1995

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