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K356 XPK

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,807 mi
Last recorded42,807 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 XPK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2026 42,691 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,690 miles

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

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

N/S switchgear loose

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 40,690 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

N/S switchgear loose

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,675 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 40,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,032 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,032 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,091 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,960 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,960 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,686 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,239 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 38,234 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,980 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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K356 XPK is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K356 XPK, 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.

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K356 XPK is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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