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L154 LJN

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,928 mi
Last recorded48,928 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 LJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,928 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 48,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 48,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases No 4 header blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Needs baffle (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake component insecure torque arm securing nut/bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose o/s chain adjuster nut missing and plate loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,841 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 44,841 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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L154 LJN is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L154 LJN, 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.

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What year was L154 LJN registered?

L154 LJN is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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