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L590 KJB

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 KJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,530 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,977 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,977 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front Sidewall of tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,296 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 68,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,742 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,136 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,059 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,219 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,393 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 57,393 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,908 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,908 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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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L590 KJB is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 L590 KJB, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L590 KJB is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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