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Graphite powder is the stuff - May not cure an old lock, but it'll help a lot.
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Avoid WD, ACF and liquid lubes if at all possible in ignition barrels as they'll ultimate attract grit and general cack which makes a pretty effective grinding paste.
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+1 on dry graphite type lube....
Also, I had an XJ6 as a loan bike a while back. Key/barrel looked the same as XT, & was a complete pain to unlock petrol tank. It looked like it was down to corrosion.
I had a similar problem with my car key, but not with spare. I wire brushed & used emery paper on sharp feeling parts of key. Worked better afterwards.....