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L28 SGT

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

651 mi
Last recorded651 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 SGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 48,228 miles

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,810 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 43,804 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,754 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,726 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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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L28 SGT is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L28 SGT, 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 L28 SGT registered?

L28 SGT is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L28 SGT safe to buy?

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