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R142 PHC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,222 mi
Last recorded36,222 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 PHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,222 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,221 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,145 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,023 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,896 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,724 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,088 miles

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

Oil leak

some tight links in drive chain

Fail 16 Sep 2014 33,027 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,506 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 30,506 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,452 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 25,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,950 miles

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

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,160 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2009 22,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 20,002 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 19,988 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2007 18,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,997 miles

advise oil cooler pipes corrosion

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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R142 PHC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R142 PHC, 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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R142 PHC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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