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L957 RRV

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,510 mi
Last recorded23,510 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 RRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,510 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2008 23,425 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

rag tied around forks unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,985 miles

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

rear tyre has light cracking in its side wall and tread

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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L957 RRV is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 30,254 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 L957 RRV, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L957 RRV registered?

L957 RRV is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L957 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L957 RRV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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