CarVerify

Free Car Check

K281 PTY

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,667 mi
Last recorded41,667 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 PTY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,667 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,890 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,715 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 40,620 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 37,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,036 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 27,771 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 22,066 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,699 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K281 PTY is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K281 PTY, 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

How do I check the history of K281 PTY?

You can check the full history of K281 PTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K281 PTY registered?

K281 PTY is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K281 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 PTY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K281 PTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K281 PTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.