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R172 OGN

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,758 mi
Last recorded35,758 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 35,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 34,757 miles

brake disc rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,603 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,659 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,545 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,091 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,303 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,238 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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R172 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R172 OGN, 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 R172 OGN registered?

R172 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R172 OGN safe to buy?

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