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J279 LRL

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,282 mi
Last recorded59,282 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 LRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,282 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,628 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,485 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,306 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,468 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,466 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 52,594 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 50,772 miles

Front Upper Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,114 miles

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

Goodridge hoses fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 43,418 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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J279 LRL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J279 LRL, 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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J279 LRL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 April 1992.

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