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L866 FAX

1994 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,548 mi
Last recorded35,548 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ60030,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 FAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 35,548 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,258 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 35,254 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 35,239 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front forks stiff action when doing bump teast (5.3.2 (b))

Front headlight aim low due to fairing loose in rubber mounts

Offside Front offside mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 35,233 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,741 miles

Exhaust noisy front and rear tyre cracking (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,739 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak right fork (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy front and rear tyre cracking (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,823 miles

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

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

exhaust collector box slight blow

noise front forks

Fail 11 May 2012 28,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

exhaust collector box slight blow

front master cylinder sight glass damp

noise front forks

Pass 16 May 2011 27,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,462 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front fairing has a small crack o/s head light area!

rear swinging arm & rear damper rusty,& corroded!

Fail 14 May 2008 25,462 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front fairing has a small crack o/s head light area!

rear swinging arm & rear damper rusty,& corroded!

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 21,149 miles

Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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L866 FAX is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L866 FAX, 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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L866 FAX is a 1994 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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