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L898 NFC

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 NFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,643 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,974 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,744 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2010 42,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 39,963 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,021 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 380,201 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,843 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 36,843 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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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L898 NFC is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L898 NFC, 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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What year was L898 NFC registered?

L898 NFC is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L898 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 NFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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