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H227 HCS

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,948 mi
Last recorded26,948 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 HCS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,948 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 26,935 miles

Fork yoke excessively deformed Steering stops damaged/missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle operates when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,553 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 26,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 26,452 miles

Central Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Central Front Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Steering head stock device missing (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 25,495 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Foot control (1.3.1a)

Vehicle identification number not legible (6.3.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,249 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,142 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 22,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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H227 HCS is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H227 HCS, 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 H227 HCS registered?

H227 HCS is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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