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J640 VDW

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,687 mi
Last recorded21,687 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 VDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 21,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,641 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 21,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,774 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,858 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,217 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 6,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 6,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2009 3,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 2,294 miles

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

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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J640 VDW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J640 VDW, 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 J640 VDW registered?

J640 VDW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J640 VDW safe to buy?

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