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L78 UHF

1996 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,353 mi
Last recorded31,353 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ60028,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 UHF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 31,352 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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L78 UHF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L78 UHF, 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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What year was L78 UHF registered?

L78 UHF is a 1996 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is L78 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L78 UHF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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