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J201 ERR

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,420 mi
Last recorded69,420 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 ERR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,420 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Split link fitted to drive chain (Split links not recommended for use on 600 cc motorcycles )

Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,407 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Split link fitted to drive chain (Split links not recommended for use on 600 cc motorcycles )

Pass 19 Nov 2016 67,140 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 67,140 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,693 miles

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,670 miles

crack in head light glass borderline

handle bar has some distortion borderline

Fail 11 Oct 2008 58,670 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

crack in head light glass borderline

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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J201 ERR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 30,230 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 J201 ERR, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J201 ERR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 June 1992.

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