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K917 RLW

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK917 RLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 53,647 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 50,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake caliper seals exposed (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 46,490 miles

rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 22 Jun 2019 46,490 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 42,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 40,473 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,053 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

left bar grip slightly loose on handle bar

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,446 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,435 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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K917 RLW is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K917 RLW, 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 K917 RLW registered?

K917 RLW is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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