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K799 FAK

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

38 mi
Last recorded38 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK799 FAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear tyre splitting on sidewalls

Fail 8 Sep 2021 17 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slightly mis-aligned and fouling disc under load (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear tyre splitting on sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,330 miles

front brake binding slightly

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front fuel tank mounting slightly loose

lights masked for mot test DAYTIME USE ONLY.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,330 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake binding slightly

front fuel tank mounting slightly loose

Fail 8 Feb 2018 37,330 miles

Central Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure cracked side stand (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever switch (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fuel tank mounting slightly loose

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,870 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,865 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,763 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 33,763 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,175 miles

Indicators flashing slightly quick but less than 120 times a minute

Fail 18 Oct 2013 33,175 miles

Indicators flashing slightly quick but less than 120 times a minute

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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K799 FAK is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K799 FAK, 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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K799 FAK is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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