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L249 BKL

1993 Yamaha XJ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ60030,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 BKL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 55,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,354 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,489 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 51,488 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,667 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,947 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,947 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,733 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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L249 BKL is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L249 BKL, 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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L249 BKL is a 1993 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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