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J737 HOW

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 HOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 54,272 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2013 54,272 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,675 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,656 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,342 miles

slight play in drive

front tyre slightly deformed

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,620 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,620 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,388 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,065 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 42,065 miles

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

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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J737 HOW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J737 HOW, 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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J737 HOW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 January 1992.

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