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J838 SWL

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,406 mi
Last recorded22,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 SWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,406 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork dust seals perished

Fail 23 May 2013 22,393 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork dust seals perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,348 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fork dust seals perished

rear shocker casing heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 22,285 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 22,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,568 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 21,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,080 miles

slight front brake bind

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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J838 SWL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J838 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 J838 SWL registered?

J838 SWL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J838 SWL safe to buy?

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