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K720 KAU

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,205 mi
Last recorded70,205 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 KAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,205 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 70,200 miles

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

Loose wiring around headstock lower yoke

Slight oil leak from engine or gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,097 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 62,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2019 56,526 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,605 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,458 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,837 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,832 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,202 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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K720 KAU is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 30,731 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 K720 KAU, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K720 KAU is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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