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K870 LWS

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 LWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 75,666 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 75,666 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing Brake ankor bolt splitpin missing! (3.2.A1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,837 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,059 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 69,590 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 67,369 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 67,367 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 65,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 62,728 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 60,086 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 57,367 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 54,223 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 51,180 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust front pipes small repair!

Pass 23 May 2006 47,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 47,699 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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K870 LWS is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K870 LWS, 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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K870 LWS is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 October 1992.

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