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K866 YDV

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,676 mi
Last recorded28,676 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 YDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,676 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 28,657 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 28,654 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure fouling swing arm (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,362 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 28,362 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,071 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,040 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 28,024 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,770 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 24,224 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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K866 YDV is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K866 YDV, 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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K866 YDV is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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