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R147 DOO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,652 mi
Last recorded27,652 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 DOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 27,652 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,440 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 27,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 27,009 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,831 miles

Headlamp Mask fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 26,402 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,322 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,253 miles

headlamp mask fitted

suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,164 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,999 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,969 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,932 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,804 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,500 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,218 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,412 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 23,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,828 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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R147 DOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R147 DOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R147 DOO registered?

R147 DOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R147 DOO safe to buy?

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