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M50 WBY

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,886 mi
Last recorded15,886 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 WBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,566 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(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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M50 WBY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M50 WBY, 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 M50 WBY registered?

M50 WBY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is M50 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 WBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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