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J97 PNE

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,955 mi
Last recorded42,955 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 PNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,021 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Engine running rough.

Ignition switch insecure.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear grab handles missing.

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,017 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Ignition switch insecure.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear grab handles missing.

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,941 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,888 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 37,391 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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J97 PNE is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J97 PNE, 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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What year was J97 PNE registered?

J97 PNE is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 February 1992.

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