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K361 TAT

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,313 mi
Last recorded49,313 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK361 TAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,950 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,363 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 48,363 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 46,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 45,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,883 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,985 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 29,895 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,071 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,495 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,406 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 25,406 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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K361 TAT is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 30,254 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 K361 TAT, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K361 TAT registered?

K361 TAT is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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