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J54 FVG

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,596 mi
Last recorded30,596 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 FVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 30,544 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 30,021 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,881 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 23,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 13 May 2016 23,364 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 May 2015 22,648 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 22,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

advise front tyre flat

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,060 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,096 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,148 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,148 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,750 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 34,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,838 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) 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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J54 FVG is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J54 FVG, 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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J54 FVG is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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