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R137 PCF

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,966 mi
Last recorded19,966 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,966 miles

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

Rear Rear tyre starting to crack inside wall

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,963 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,963 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,953 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 19,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,227 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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R137 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R137 PCF, 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 R137 PCF registered?

R137 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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