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J306 LRL

1992 Yamaha XJ600S

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ600S37,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 LRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,983 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,983 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 54,983 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,629 miles

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

chain rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,629 miles

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

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

chain rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,364 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,364 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,771 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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J306 LRL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600S in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 37,894 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 XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J306 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J306 LRL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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