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J270 LAY

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,399 mi
Last recorded24,399 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 LAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 24,399 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 24,346 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 24,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 23,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 21,912 miles

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

clutch cable needs rerouting

Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,708 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 20,162 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,377 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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J270 LAY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J270 LAY, 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 J270 LAY registered?

J270 LAY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J270 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J270 LAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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