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J378 MFT

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,165 mi
Last recorded35,165 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 MFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 35,165 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2024 34,970 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,404 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 30,911 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 29,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,402 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 27,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,343 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,926 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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J378 MFT is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J378 MFT, 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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J378 MFT is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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