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L255 HNC

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,477 mi
Last recorded21,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 HNC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 21,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 19,956 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 19,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 19,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,417 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 19,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 19,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 18,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 18,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 17,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,568 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 7,568 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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L255 HNC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L255 HNC, 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 L255 HNC registered?

L255 HNC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L255 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 HNC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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