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J968 LUE

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,034 mi
Last recorded45,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 LUE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 45,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 45,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2012 44,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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J968 LUE is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J968 LUE, 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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J968 LUE is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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