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H14 PUV

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,264 mi
Last recorded16,264 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 16,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker seal slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,166 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 15,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 15,058 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 15,058 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,886 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens held on by tape but secure

Nearside Front no clutch freeplay

Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 13,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,959 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 11,959 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,921 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 7,783 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 6,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,182 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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H14 PUV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 23,980 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 H14 PUV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H14 PUV registered?

H14 PUV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is H14 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 PUV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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