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L231 PRE

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,943 mi
Last recorded32,943 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 PRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 32,943 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 32,685 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,077 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,722 miles

evidence of temporary exhaust repair

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,710 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,033 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 53,982 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,666 miles

Chain has tight spot

Forks slightly pitted which could cause short seal life

Front brake showing early signs of binding

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

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

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

Rear brake slight increased travel but performance fine

Rear tyre is cracked but not showing ply

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,662 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Forks slightly pitted which could cause short seal life

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake slight increased travel but performance fine

Rear tyre is cracked but not showing ply

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,399 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 46,385 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,296 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 44,294 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,151 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,151 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,492 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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L231 PRE is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 30,731 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 L231 PRE, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L231 PRE is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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