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C974 SGW

1986 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,369 mi
Last recorded57,369 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ60033,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC974 SGW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,344 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,299 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,272 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,222 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,630 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 56,609 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 56,497 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,354 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 56,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2014 55,181 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,357 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2011 49,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 47,816 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Fail 29 May 2009 46,313 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,101 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,142 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 44,135 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2006 43,472 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 42,071 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 42,071 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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
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C974 SGW is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C974 SGW, 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.

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What year was C974 SGW registered?

C974 SGW is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 March 1986.

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