MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,210 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Mudguard insecure ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wiring insecure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wiring insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Tyre sidewalls show signs of perishing.
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Tyre sidewalls show signs of perishing.
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J988 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 J988 RFJ, 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 J988 RFJ registered?
J988 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is J988 RFJ safe to buy?
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