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K197 PCD

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,350 mi
Last recorded37,350 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 PCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 37,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 35,647 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 35,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 32,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,455 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,455 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 28,923 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 28,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,498 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 24,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,181 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,312 miles

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

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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K197 PCD is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K197 PCD, 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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K197 PCD is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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