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J953 VEP

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,453 mi
Last recorded26,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 VEP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 26,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 26,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,015 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 25,659 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 25,242 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 25,242 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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J953 VEP is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green 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 J953 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J953 VEP registered?

J953 VEP is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J953 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J953 VEP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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