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R145 GAA

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,996 mi
Last recorded29,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 GAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,996 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Swingarm corroding slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,449 miles

Swing arm corroding slightly.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 29,449 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Swing arm corroding.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,434 miles

Front tyre sidewall perished.

Rear brake pedal travel a little long.

Swing arm slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 29,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 29,356 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,067 miles

Rear swing arm starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,994 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 28,994 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 28,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,718 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,708 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,121 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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R145 GAA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R145 GAA, 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 R145 GAA registered?

R145 GAA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R145 GAA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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