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K897 EBH

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,694 mi
Last recorded14,694 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 EBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 14,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 14,668 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp not working when foot brake pedal is used (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front front tyre showing signs of perishing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,565 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,889 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2006 13,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2005 13,254 miles

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

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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K897 EBH is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K897 EBH, 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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What year was K897 EBH registered?

K897 EBH is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K897 EBH safe to buy?

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