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J497 MBY

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,819 mi
Last recorded1,819 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 MBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 1,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 1,637 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 1,116 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 28 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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J497 MBY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J497 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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What year was J497 MBY registered?

J497 MBY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J497 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 MBY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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