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K394 GMX

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,687 mi
Last recorded57,687 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK394 GMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 57,687 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up is to right hand side (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,538 miles

advise headlight masks fitted

no mirrors fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,534 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,197 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,169 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,872 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 53,416 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front brake sticking slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,402 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

advise + the front disc is corroding and pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,960 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,897 miles

advise + the handle bar clamps are faceing the wrong way

advise + the horn needs looking at

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 48,819 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,878 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 47,878 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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K394 GMX is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K394 GMX, 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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K394 GMX is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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