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L478 LHL

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,220 mi
Last recorded45,220 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 LHL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 45,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,720 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,699 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 May 2010 41,674 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,469 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

slight freeply rear wheelbearing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

handle bar clamps POSSIBLY fitted wrong way,both arrows faceing same way.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,501 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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L478 LHL is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L478 LHL, 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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L478 LHL is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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