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H238 VGP

1991 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,101 mi
Last recorded34,101 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XJ60031,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,101 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight bind on front wheel

wiring foules fairing and steering

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,843 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear drive chain rusty and worn

Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,843 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear drive chain rusty and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,821 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,734 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 311,411 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 31,411 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2006 31,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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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H238 VGP is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 31,419 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 H238 VGP, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H238 VGP is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 July 1991.

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