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J483 MBY

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,258 mi
Last recorded47,258 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 MBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,984 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,759 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 45,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,339 miles

motorcycle centre stand , return spring is weak and no stand stop is fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,899 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 41,412 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Long car type valves fitted to both wheels

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

handlebar end weights missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly bent

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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J483 MBY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red 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 J483 MBY, 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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J483 MBY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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