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L278 WCU

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

394 mi
Last recorded394 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 WCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 394 miles

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63 miles

Centre stand fixings could do with attention

Drive chain rubbing on centre stand

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp fixings could do with attention

Nearside Rear Fairing could do with attention

Non standard exhaust fitted

Various bare wires on show

Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 19,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 23,340 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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L278 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L278 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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L278 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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