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J740 VAN

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,568 mi
Last recorded27,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 VAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 54,630 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,846 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 52,789 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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J740 VAN is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J740 VAN, 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 J740 VAN registered?

J740 VAN is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J740 VAN safe to buy?

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