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J358 RVS

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,075 mi
Last recorded48,075 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,075 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 48,058 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Bearing ? (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,964 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 46,449 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,449 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 45,731 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 45,731 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,693 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,511 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 45,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain is worn, bolts missing from fairing and rear rack.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,569 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain is worn,bolts missing from front fairing and rear rack

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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J358 RVS is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J358 RVS, 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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J358 RVS is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 May 1992.

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