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L447 XLC

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,023 mi
Last recorded65,023 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 XLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,023 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,022 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 64,968 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 May 2015 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2014 64,655 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,076 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,235 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,564 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,875 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,090 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

plug in front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,570 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,570 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,002 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 54,173 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

damaged handle bar grip right hand

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,173 miles

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

damaged handle bar grip right hand

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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L447 XLC is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L447 XLC, 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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L447 XLC is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 July 1994.

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