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L657 WLW

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,037 mi
Last recorded60,037 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 WLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,037 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 55,635 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,481 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,820 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 49,761 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Gear lever slightly insecure

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,323 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,301 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,784 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,781 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake caliper is slightly binding, not enough to register on brake tester, but advise freeing off the caliper / pistons.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,297 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 39,292 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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L657 WLW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L657 WLW, 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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L657 WLW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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