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K839 YDV

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,765 mi
Last recorded45,765 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 YDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,743 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,987 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 42,987 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 40,628 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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K839 YDV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K839 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K839 YDV registered?

K839 YDV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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