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JAZ 290

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,587 mi
Last recorded27,587 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 290
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,347 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 27,347 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 26,991 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under side frame showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,074 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 25,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 24,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,913 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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JAZ 290 is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 JAZ 290, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAZ 290 registered?

JAZ 290 is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is JAZ 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 290 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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