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L255 WCU

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,622 mi
Last recorded36,622 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 WCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,622 miles

Central Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion front forks have slight weep from seals (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,311 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,311 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 27,098 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,098 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,092 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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L255 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L255 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

L255 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L255 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 WCU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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