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K216 LNP

1992 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,199 mi
Last recorded36,199 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ60030,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 LNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 36,199 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched brake lever coming back to handelbar no reserve travel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect exesive pitting on chrome on front forks suspect no oil in forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 35,703 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy steering stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 35,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 34,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper headstock area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow noted

Fail 21 Apr 2020 34,502 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper headstock area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow noted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,559 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,971 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,781 miles

Slight damage to O/S/F indicator.

Fail 19 May 2011 27,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2011 27,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 27,601 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 May 2010 27,589 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2009 27,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,966 miles

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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K216 LNP is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 30,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K216 LNP, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K216 LNP is a 1992 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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