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N666 BAX

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 BAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 38,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 38,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 38,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 38,172 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2015 38,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable radial front fitted with crossply rear (4.1.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,136 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 28,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,170 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 18,169 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,114 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 13,261 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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N666 BAX is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N666 BAX, 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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N666 BAX is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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