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1993 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,273 mi
Last recorded19,273 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 BUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 19,273 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,063 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,063 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,905 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 16,343 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,939 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,918 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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K179 BUD is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K179 BUD, 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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K179 BUD is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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