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G556 ORH

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,791 mi
Last recorded4,791 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 ORH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 4,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 3,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 3,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 2,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 2,298 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 2,298 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
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G556 ORH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 32,641 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 G556 ORH, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G556 ORH registered?

G556 ORH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G556 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 ORH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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