CarVerify

Free Car Check

C491 JVS

1986 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,349 mi
Last recorded64,349 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ60033,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 JVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,107 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,107 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,627 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C491 JVS is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 33,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C491 JVS, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C491 JVS?

You can check the full history of C491 JVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C491 JVS registered?

C491 JVS is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C491 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C491 JVS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C491 JVS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C491 JVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.