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R158 DOO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,435 mi
Last recorded41,435 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 DOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,241 miles

Oil leak from oil cooler and sump bung ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 22 miles

Nearside hand grip loose

Fail 18 Mar 2016 14 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. bulb in wrong (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside hand grip loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,488 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 44,488 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,979 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,979 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,928 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,928 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 41,156 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 41,075 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R158 DOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R158 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.

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What year was R158 DOO registered?

R158 DOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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