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H279 HBH

1991 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116 mi
Last recorded116 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XJ60031,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 HBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2021
Pass 14 Dec 2018 12,151 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 12,151 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected cable route to tight and operating throttle on a right hand turn (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly lever, effort is stiff (1.1.2 (b) (i))

slight travel to rear brake pedal

Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,690 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,045 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 11,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,922 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,918 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,533 miles

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 HBH is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H279 HBH, 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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What year was H279 HBH registered?

H279 HBH is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 March 1991.

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