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L138 FKJ

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,196 mi
Last recorded44,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 FKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 44,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,347 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 39,347 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,971 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2011 37,922 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L138 FKJ is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L138 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L138 FKJ registered?

L138 FKJ is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 March 1994.

Is L138 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L138 FKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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