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K988 PHG

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,984 mi
Last recorded42,984 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 PHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 42,984 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 42,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 42,910 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 42,901 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,638 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,540 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 42,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,622 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,119 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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K988 PHG is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K988 PHG, 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 K988 PHG registered?

K988 PHG is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K988 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K988 PHG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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