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K953 GRM

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,375 mi
Last recorded41,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK953 GRM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 41,375 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,193 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 41,193 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,499 miles

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,498 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,321 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 39,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,140 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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K953 GRM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K953 GRM, 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 K953 GRM registered?

K953 GRM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K953 GRM safe to buy?

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