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K438 EEO

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,578 mi
Last recorded57,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 EEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 57,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,083 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 54,077 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,992 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 54,992 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 47,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

nearside chain adjusting plate broken

rear roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,823 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,747 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,019 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,019 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,312 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 27,266 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

clutch lever stiff in operation requiring immediate attention

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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K438 EEO is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K438 EEO, 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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K438 EEO is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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