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R183 OGN

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,082 mi
Last recorded56,082 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 56,082 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 56,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 56,055 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,936 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,779 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,829 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 53,708 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,377 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,322 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 48,322 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

WOODSCREW INSERTED INTO REAR BRAKE CALIPER BLEED NIPPLE-NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKING.

front brake disc rotors worn

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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R183 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R183 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R183 OGN registered?

R183 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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