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K347 DEC

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK347 DEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 1,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end can (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 1,427 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 26 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Brake torque bolt has no split link (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Caliper (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,700 miles

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

o/s indicator damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2014 35,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,436 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,897 miles

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

Front footrests in poor condition.

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

Rear engine mounting bolt not secured.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 41,693 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Front footrests in poor condition.

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

Rear engine mounting bolt not secured.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,162 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight drag front brake.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,162 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight drag front brake.

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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K347 DEC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K347 DEC, 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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K347 DEC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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