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J962 UEW

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 UEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 5 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 5 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 21 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 21 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,694 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,498 miles

chain adjusted - high spots indicate wear , will need replacing soon

Fail 30 May 2006 37,494 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

end of clutch lever broken

Pass 4 Jun 2005 37,164 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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J962 UEW 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 50%.

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 J962 UEW, 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 J962 UEW registered?

J962 UEW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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