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R127 GKO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 GKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018

Offside Rear return spring missing

day time use only

Fail 2 Aug 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear return spring missing

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

day time use only

Pass 6 Jul 2013 30,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,245 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 25,245 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,242 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,791 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 13,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,763 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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R127 GKO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R127 GKO, 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 R127 GKO registered?

R127 GKO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R127 GKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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