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K170 JYC

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,844 mi
Last recorded14,844 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 JYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,374 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2006 36,343 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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K170 JYC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K170 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K170 JYC registered?

K170 JYC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 June 1993.

Is K170 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K170 JYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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