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R160 NVT

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,474 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

N/S handgrip deteriorating.

Oil leaking from airbox area.

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,484 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,578 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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R160 NVT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R160 NVT, 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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R160 NVT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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