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R143 BEY

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,102 mi
Last recorded41,102 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 BEY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,070 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2017 31,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,685 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 26,685 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,620 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 25,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 23,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 23,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,569 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 22,561 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 21,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,812 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 20,812 miles

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

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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R143 BEY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R143 BEY, 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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R143 BEY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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