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J249 STM

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,739 mi
Last recorded17,739 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 STM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 17,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,586 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,368 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,543 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,340 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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J249 STM is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J249 STM, 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 J249 STM registered?

J249 STM is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is J249 STM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J249 STM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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