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R181 UGC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 UGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 34,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 34,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,663 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,641 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 34,631 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 34,366 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,056 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,398 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 25,129 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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R181 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R181 UGC, 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 R181 UGC registered?

R181 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R181 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 UGC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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