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H974 XYM

1990 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,314 mi
Last recorded9,314 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ60032,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH974 XYM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 9,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 9,305 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 8,303 miles

Central Rear Inner Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear sprocket cush drive slightly worn

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 8,303 miles

Central Rear Inner Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rear sprocket cush drive slightly worn

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 7,482 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight knock when front brake applied (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose one bolt missing (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 4,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 3,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 1,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 993 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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H974 XYM is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H974 XYM, 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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H974 XYM is a 1990 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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