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K847 NGB

1992 Yamaha XJ600S

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,189 mi
Last recorded46,189 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ600S37,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 NGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,189 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 46,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,001 miles

front brake discs slight worn

front tyre slight perished sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 44,335 miles

Headlamp insecure Front fairing loose, requires new fixings. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,853 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 40,786 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear wheels bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 May 2017 39,852 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 37,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,430 miles

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

n/s front fork oil seal slight misting on stanchion

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,430 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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K847 NGB is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600S in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 37,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K847 NGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K847 NGB registered?

K847 NGB is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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