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K968 RLO

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 RLO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 50,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 50,498 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2009 44,767 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Right hand handlebar bent and weakened.

Fail 6 May 2009 44,767 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Right hand handlebar bent and weakened.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,659 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,937 miles

slight drag on rear brake

Pass 8 May 2006 21,832 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 2,185 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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K968 RLO 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 K968 RLO, 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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K968 RLO is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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