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R126 FDX

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,140 mi
Last recorded32,140 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 17,036 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,680 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 13,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 13,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,289 miles

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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R126 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R126 FDX, 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 R126 FDX registered?

R126 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R126 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 FDX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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