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J657 VDW

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,694 mi
Last recorded36,694 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 VDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,743 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,734 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

2 pieces of shrapnel in rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,517 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 23,035 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2006 23,035 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 21,889 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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J657 VDW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J657 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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J657 VDW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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