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L540 KEW

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,223 mi
Last recorded2,223 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 2,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,931 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,850 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,833 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 34,810 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

clutch cable deteriorated, replace as soon as possible

Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,483 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,483 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,738 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 28,733 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,693 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,689 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,900 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,900 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,833 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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L540 KEW 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 L540 KEW, 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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L540 KEW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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