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K193 EFL

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,077 mi
Last recorded29,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK193 EFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,077 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar grips deteriorated

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside front footrest damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,964 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bar slightly bent posible twist grips worn/crack in right hand front footrest

Fail 31 Jul 2012 26,964 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handle bar slightly bent posible twist grips worn/crack in right hand front footrest

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,080 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre valve perished

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 24,075 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre valve perished

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,592 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,592 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,000 miles

Chain adjuster lock nuts loose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar clamps incorrectly fitted

Handlebars possibly bent

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,997 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,849 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

oil around brake components unable to tell if leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,013 miles

suspension soft

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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K193 EFL is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K193 EFL, 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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K193 EFL is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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