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L426 VYJ

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,389 mi
Last recorded44,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 VYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,389 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,099 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,557 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,187 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,753 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,190 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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L426 VYJ is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 30,731 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 L426 VYJ, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L426 VYJ registered?

L426 VYJ is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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