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K989 ACK

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,795 mi
Last recorded26,795 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 ACK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,358 miles

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 10 Mar 2010 22,358 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 30 May 2007 21,089 miles

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

front tyre has hair line cracks in tread

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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K989 ACK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K989 ACK, 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 K989 ACK registered?

K989 ACK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is K989 ACK safe to buy?

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