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L542 FHO

1994 Yamaha XJ600S

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,432 mi
Last recorded30,432 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ600S17,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 FHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,432 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,432 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 30,169 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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L542 FHO is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600S in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 17,428 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 XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L542 FHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L542 FHO registered?

L542 FHO is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L542 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 FHO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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