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L245 COJ

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,590 mi
Last recorded18,590 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL245 COJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 18,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 18,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 18,302 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 18,087 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 17,916 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 15,934 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the play or cord

Pass 9 May 2018 15,563 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect rebound (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2017 15,084 miles

handlebar bent

Pass 4 Feb 2016 13,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,106 miles

Rear tyre slightly perishing on offside sidewall

Fail 29 May 2012 9,101 miles

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

Rear tyre slightly perishing on offside sidewall

Pass 12 May 2011 7,745 miles

Chain has a couple of sticky links

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

Fail 12 May 2011 7,741 miles

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

Chain has a couple of sticky links

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

Pass 22 May 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 5,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 4,847 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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L245 COJ is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L245 COJ, 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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What year was L245 COJ registered?

L245 COJ is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L245 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L245 COJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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