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K314 XRE

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 XRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,034 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 46,032 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 46,030 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 46,029 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 45,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,920 miles

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

throttle slightly sticky

Pass 7 May 2016 43,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 43,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 41,045 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 41,045 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,369 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 36,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,026 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,178 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 35,113 miles

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

wear in gearchange pivot.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,108 miles

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

slight binding front brake.

wear in gearchange pivot.

Pass 1 May 2007 34,829 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 34,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

slight binding on rear brake.

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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K314 XRE is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K314 XRE, 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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K314 XRE is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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