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H359 WNW

1991 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XJ60031,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 WNW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 2 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre flat

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre flat

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,166 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 41,736 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 41,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,141 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 40,141 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 38,835 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 36,605 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 30,837 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 30,817 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,767 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,767 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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H359 WNW is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H359 WNW, 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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H359 WNW is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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