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H160 GVX

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,096 mi
Last recorded51,096 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 GVX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,407 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,937 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,974 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,736 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,716 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 47,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s rear footrest play in pivots

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear luggage security

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 45,736 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear luggage security

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 43,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight bind on front brake

Oil leak near rear tyre

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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H160 GVX is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H160 GVX, 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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H160 GVX is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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