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R149 FYG

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,731 mi
Last recorded22,731 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,731 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,129 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,555 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,733 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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R149 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R149 FYG, 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 R149 FYG registered?

R149 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R149 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 FYG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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