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J889 MLW

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 MLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,939 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,925 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

front tyre has deformed.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 43,648 miles

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

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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J889 MLW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J889 MLW, 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 J889 MLW registered?

J889 MLW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J889 MLW safe to buy?

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