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R132 FYG

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,860 mi
Last recorded45,860 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,860 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged WORN (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 45,860 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged WORN (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,574 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 45,566 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel line deteriorated and suspect weeping

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,222 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,563 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,547 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 44,394 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,875 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,818 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,764 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,626 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

horn starting to sound different to normal

Fail 7 Mar 2009 37,626 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

horn starting to sound different to normal

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 36,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 35,774 miles

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

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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R132 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R132 FYG, 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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R132 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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