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K957 SBV

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,002 mi
Last recorded61,002 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK957 SBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,002 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,998 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 60,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 58,542 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,277 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,297 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,291 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,329 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,765 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,707 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 41,707 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,160 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 41,158 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 40,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,201 miles

slight trace of oil on right fork leg.will need changing soon

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,108 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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K957 SBV is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K957 SBV, 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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K957 SBV is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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