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K274 LGH

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,989 mi
Last recorded18,989 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK274 LGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 18,989 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam telltale not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 18,978 miles

Brake performance not tested Front brakes not working, rear pads down to metal. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear wheel spindle split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe corroded and blowing underneath (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam telltale not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 13,825 miles

Head lamp mask fitted

None std exhaust fitted

None std indicators and head lamp fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 13,808 miles

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

Head lamp mask fitted

None std exhaust fitted

None std indicators and head lamp fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 5,935 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,577 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside mirror catches on screen

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 28,577 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside mirror catches on screen

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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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K274 LGH is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K274 LGH, 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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K274 LGH is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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