MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
evidence of temporary exhaust repair
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)
Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
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)
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
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
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))
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)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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