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J409 RVU

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 RVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 77,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,626 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 70,591 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,085 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,054 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 54,517 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 54,517 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,953 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,946 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 41,914 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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J409 RVU 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 50%.

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 J409 RVU, 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 J409 RVU registered?

J409 RVU is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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