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K438 PLM

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,930 mi
Last recorded18,930 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 PLM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,930 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 18,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 18,919 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,750 miles

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 PLM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PLM, 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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What year was K438 PLM registered?

K438 PLM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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