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L240 UGK

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,123 mi
Last recorded57,123 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 UGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 57,123 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links (6.2.1e)

registration plate smaller than standard but readable

Fail 23 Mar 2018 57,123 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks open (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

fuel tank loose but secure at time of test

registration plate smaller than standard but readable

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,065 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 52,065 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,650 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,630 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 49,630 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,149 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 45,148 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,929 miles

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

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

n/s mirror loose - requires attention

seat in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,929 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

n/s mirror loose - requires attention

seat in poor condition

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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L240 UGK is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L240 UGK, 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 L240 UGK registered?

L240 UGK is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 October 1993.

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