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R170 WCK

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,504 mi
Last recorded12,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 WCK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 7,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,217 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 7,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,758 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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R170 WCK 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 83.3%.

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 R170 WCK, 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 R170 WCK registered?

R170 WCK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R170 WCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 WCK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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