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L429 JVT

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,790 mi
Last recorded40,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 JVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,790 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 40,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2016 40,788 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2013 40,047 miles

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

rear tyre has slight cracking to n/s and o/s sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,930 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 37,899 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

nearside mirror hits top fairing

rear tyre has a bolt in it

Pass 11 Apr 2009 34,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 31,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 31,670 miles

Inner Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2007 2,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,367 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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L429 JVT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L429 JVT, 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 L429 JVT registered?

L429 JVT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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