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L741 LEW

1993 Yamaha XJ600S

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ600S29,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 LEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 62,543 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 62,505 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lense damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear top box rail slightly loose

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear spindle nut split pin missing

Fail 4 Jun 2019 61,652 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lense damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear top box rail slightly loose

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear spindle nut split pin missing

Pass 19 May 2018 61,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2017 60,897 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 60,866 miles

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

Front Front tyre under inflated.

Pass 17 May 2016 60,481 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,460 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,398 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,999 miles

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

rear tyre very near to legal limit. suggest replace tyre asap

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,396 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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L741 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600S in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XJ600S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 29,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L741 LEW, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L741 LEW is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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