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J638 SWL

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

967 mi
Last recorded967 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 SWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 967 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 863 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight play in headstock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 122 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 15 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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J638 SWL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J638 SWL, 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 J638 SWL registered?

J638 SWL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J638 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J638 SWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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