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L206 PUB

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,405 mi
Last recorded25,405 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 PUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 25,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 24,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 23,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 22,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 21,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 20,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,248 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 20,248 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,658 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 18,648 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,460 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,419 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,196 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,139 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 18,086 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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L206 PUB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L206 PUB, 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 L206 PUB registered?

L206 PUB is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L206 PUB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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