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J988 RFJ

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

18,210 mi
Last recorded18,210 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 18,210 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 18,210 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,083 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,066 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 55,066 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,642 miles

Nearside Front wiring insecure

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 52,637 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,220 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 47,220 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,385 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 51,385 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2014 51,313 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,313 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 51,208 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 51,208 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,286 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Tyre sidewalls show signs of perishing.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,286 miles

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.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,792 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,792 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 25 May 2007 48,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,810 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,207 miles

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.

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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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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J988 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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