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L877 NEW

1993 Yamaha XJ600S

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,935 mi
Last recorded42,935 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ600S29,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL877 NEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,935 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,074 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,134 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 35,495 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,624 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 33,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,386 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 29,121 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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L877 NEW is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600S in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L877 NEW, 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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L877 NEW is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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