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L424 MLS

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

298 mi
Last recorded298 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 MLS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 296 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 212 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 112 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 48,863 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,727 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,970 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,156 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,639 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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L424 MLS is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L424 MLS, 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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L424 MLS is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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