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J228 KJX

1992 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,056 mi
Last recorded34,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XT60029,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 KJX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 34,056 miles

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

front fork gators fitted

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,822 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

fork gators fitted

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 33,474 miles

advise fork gaiters fitted

advise headlight masks fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 33,185 miles

fork gators fitted

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,972 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

headlamp mask converter fitted

horn slightly quiet

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,316 miles

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

advise no mirrors fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,314 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

advise no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,388 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 25,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,124 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 22,347 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,347 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 20,487 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 14 May 2008 20,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J228 KJX is a 1992 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J228 KJX, 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 J228 KJX registered?

J228 KJX is a 1992 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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