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J893 WEG

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,829 mi
Last recorded20,829 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 WEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 20,829 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

main drive chain slightly loose

Pass 23 Apr 2025 20,721 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front both n/s o/s shock - absorber showing signs wear [leaking oil] (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 20,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,594 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 20,594 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,225 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 19,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 19,960 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess sprocket bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 19,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 19,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted aim (1.6)

Fail 25 May 2015 18,559 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre worn unevely

Pass 25 May 2015 18,559 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre worn unevely

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,607 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2012 5,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,285 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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J893 WEG is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J893 WEG, 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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J893 WEG is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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