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L920 LAO

1994 Yamaha XJ600S

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,025 mi
Last recorded31,025 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ600S17,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 LAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,025 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre has hair line cracks in walls

Fail 24 Aug 2010 31,025 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre has hair line cracks in walls

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,025 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,025 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,536 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,536 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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L920 LAO is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600S in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 17,428 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 XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L920 LAO, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L920 LAO registered?

L920 LAO is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L920 LAO safe to buy?

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