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L238 NDU

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,989 mi
Last recorded56,989 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 NDU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,989 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 56,979 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,645 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,542 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,383 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,291 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,002 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,727 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,221 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,689 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,615 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,942 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,398 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,586 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,196 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 45,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,170 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 43,156 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,539 miles

1. rear shock corroded

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 37,536 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

1. rear shock corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,754 miles

1. corrosion on lower yokes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,709 miles

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

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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L238 NDU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L238 NDU, 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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L238 NDU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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