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L340 WCU

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,414 mi
Last recorded41,414 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 WCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 41,414 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))

no lights fitted @ time of test daytime use only

Pass 26 Apr 2025 40,814 miles

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

no indicators fitted @ time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2024 40,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

day time mot

Pass 20 May 2023 39,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,527 miles

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

no lights fitted @ time of test daytime use only

Pass 10 Apr 2021 38,930 miles

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

no lights fitted @ time of test daytime use only

Fail 9 Apr 2021 38,930 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

no lights fitted @ time of test daytime use only

Pass 29 Jun 2019 37,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 37,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,939 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 36,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,936 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 28,715 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2006 28,149 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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L340 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L340 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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L340 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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