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K226 SLP

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,914 mi
Last recorded21,914 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 SLP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 21,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2019 29,906 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

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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K226 SLP is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Orange 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 K226 SLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K226 SLP registered?

K226 SLP is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K226 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K226 SLP 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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