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J797 KHR

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 KHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 3 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,869 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear slight cracking on rear tyre side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,203 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear (1.1.2 (d))

Front side-light bulb in-op

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,195 miles

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

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear (1.1.2 (d))

Front side-light bulb in-op

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 44,601 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

clutch heavy

steering stiff

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,077 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 43,077 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,027 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

clutch adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,822 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,689 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,695 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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J797 KHR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J797 KHR, 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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J797 KHR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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