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H273 JBH

1991 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,537 mi
Last recorded2,537 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XJ60031,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 JBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 2,537 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion very slight weep to both seals (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play very slight play in shock linkage bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,594 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,201 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 44,720 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 42,895 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,877 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 36,799 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,441 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 34,441 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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H273 JBH is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H273 JBH, 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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H273 JBH is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 May 1991.

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