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R161 AMS

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,121 mi
Last recorded1,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 AMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2019 1,121 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62 miles

Front brake slight bind

Rear tyre valve slightly deteriated

no indicators fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 10,885 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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R161 AMS is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R161 AMS, 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 R161 AMS registered?

R161 AMS is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R161 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 AMS shows 7 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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