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L40 ECK

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,187 mi
Last recorded1,187 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ECK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 23,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 250 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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L40 ECK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 L40 ECK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L40 ECK registered?

L40 ECK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is L40 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 ECK shows 4 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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