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L780 FKR

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 FKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 62,776 miles

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,095 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,314 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 57,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2023 53,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,472 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 45,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 45,366 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,485 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,485 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,267 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,187 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,454 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,278 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 31,206 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,007 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 26,988 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,647 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 24,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 19 May 2010 24,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,548 miles

fluid level in front brake master cylinder on low mark

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,783 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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L780 FKR is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 L780 FKR, 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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L780 FKR is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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