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J542 NJT

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,023 mi
Last recorded42,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 NJT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,023 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,846 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,829 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,906 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,347 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,331 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,801 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 21,709 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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J542 NJT is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J542 NJT, 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 J542 NJT registered?

J542 NJT is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J542 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J542 NJT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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