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J936 SWL

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,413 mi
Last recorded1,413 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ936 SWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 1,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lower rear shock bracket (6.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 1,413 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lower rear shock bracket (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 383 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,864 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,512 miles

Front Tyre and Rear Tyre are very close to the recomended tyre limit of 1mm

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

front exhaust heavily corroded

gear lever excessively loose

Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,496 miles

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

front exhaust heavily corroded

gear lever excessively loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,289 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre sidewalls perished

temp bandage fitted to exhaust

Fail 23 Jul 2010 27,279 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,794 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 22,791 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,786 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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J936 SWL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J936 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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J936 SWL is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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