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L977 DPB

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,730 mi
Last recorded35,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 DPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,730 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,730 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,313 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,313 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,236 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,236 miles

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

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Exposed wiring under fuel tank

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 30,475 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 25,404 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2006 25,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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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L977 DPB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L977 DPB, 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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L977 DPB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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