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R115 CDU

1997 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,303 mi
Last recorded42,303 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ60025,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 CDU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 42,303 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 42,072 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 41,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 39,289 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 39,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,067 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,184 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,488 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

gearchange slightly stiff

speedometer light not working

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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R115 CDU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 25,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R115 CDU, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R115 CDU registered?

R115 CDU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R115 CDU safe to buy?

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