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K897 MNJ

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,709 mi
Last recorded45,709 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 MNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,709 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 45,695 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 44,352 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,530 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 42,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

chain very dry and going rusty

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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K897 MNJ is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K897 MNJ, 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 K897 MNJ registered?

K897 MNJ is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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