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M943 ETL

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,325 mi
Last recorded46,325 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM943 ETL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 46,325 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake disc rubbing on caliper (3.3.B1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 25 May 2013 42,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 42,646 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 39,371 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2011 36,325 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 36,325 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,969 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,552 miles

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

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

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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M943 ETL is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M943 ETL, 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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M943 ETL is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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