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L983 PYG

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,926 mi
Last recorded15,926 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 PYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 15,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 15,903 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorber corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,352 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Multiple ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 13,352 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Multiple ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,761 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 8,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,458 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 6,454 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 4,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 1,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 1,692 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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L983 PYG is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L983 PYG, 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 L983 PYG registered?

L983 PYG is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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