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H885 VCH

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,612 mi
Last recorded14,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH885 VCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 14,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 14,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 14,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 14,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 14,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 14,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 13,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,717 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 12,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 12,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,891 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,790 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,544 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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H885 VCH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H885 VCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H885 VCH registered?

H885 VCH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H885 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H885 VCH shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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