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J204 ETO

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Gold Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,611 mi
Last recorded29,611 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 ETO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 29,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2014 27,564 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 27,564 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,966 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,966 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 24,350 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,372 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 21,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,973 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 18,973 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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J204 ETO is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Gold with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J204 ETO, 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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What year was J204 ETO registered?

J204 ETO is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 July 1992.

Is J204 ETO safe to buy?

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