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L514 UPN

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,259 mi
Last recorded69,259 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 UPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 69,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 68,523 miles

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

Central Front front wheel bearing is slightly rough on rotation

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,284 miles

Front oil on outside of front brake caliper

Pass 23 May 2015 59,785 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 59,785 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 58,810 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 51,134 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 May 2008 51,092 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 51,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,083 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,399 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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L514 UPN is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L514 UPN, 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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L514 UPN is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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