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L273 FPY

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 FPY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 44,727 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking bleed nipple incorrect and leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Upper Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear split pins missing from rear torque arm

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,263 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied bent (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. upper fork stanchion (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. upper fork stanchion (2.3.1)

pass light inoperative

Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,502 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,504 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,936 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 35,932 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,042 miles

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

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

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

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

swinging arm rusty/front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2010 32,560 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,150 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L273 FPY is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L273 FPY, 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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L273 FPY is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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