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K653 UDE

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,172 mi
Last recorded29,172 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 UDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 29,172 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 29,172 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 28,595 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 28,595 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when pressing front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 28,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 25,341 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 25,341 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 24,939 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,655 miles

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

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

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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K653 UDE is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K653 UDE, 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 K653 UDE registered?

K653 UDE is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is K653 UDE safe to buy?

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