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K398 WOV

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,910 mi
Last recorded50,910 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 WOV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,910 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 50,847 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,922 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 49,906 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,620 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 49,620 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,610 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,707 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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K398 WOV is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K398 WOV, 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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K398 WOV is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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