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H556 VWW

1991 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,643 mi
Last recorded37,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XJ60031,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH556 VWW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,643 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,458 miles

Central Front prs front tyre very low pressure , dangerous ,blown up at station.

Pass 24 May 2022 34,194 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 34,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 33,109 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 33,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 31,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,971 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 30,946 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,430 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,589 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 23,583 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 23,579 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside 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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H556 VWW is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H556 VWW, 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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H556 VWW is a 1991 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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