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J157 YEO

1992 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,980 mi
Last recorded70,980 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XT60029,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 YEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,022 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 68,755 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 64,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,862 miles

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

Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,862 miles

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

Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,303 miles

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

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 55,531 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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J157 YEO is a 1992 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 29,524 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J157 YEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J157 YEO registered?

J157 YEO is a 1992 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J157 YEO safe to buy?

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