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H279 FBW

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,266 mi
Last recorded48,266 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,266 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,510 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,186 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 30,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 27,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 25,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 22,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2014 20,213 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,894 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 19,682 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,862 miles

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

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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H279 FBW is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H279 FBW, 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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H279 FBW is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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