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R184 KNJ

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,681 mi
Last recorded45,681 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 KNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively BRAKE LEVER. (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,340 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Adustment is Required. (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,470 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

offside mirror slightly loose

oil cooler pipe damp

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,434 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

offside mirror slightly loose

oil cooler pipe damp

oil cooler leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,011 miles

splits in rear tyre tread

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brake fluid on lower level

front tyre valve stem perished

front tyre worn unevenly

horn poor

Fail 6 Sep 2013 48,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front brake lever has poor reserve travel

Front tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear tyre contaminated with chain lube

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,905 miles

Oil leak

front brake lever has poor reserve travel

front tyre valve stem perished

rear wheel has a slightly distorted rim

small non genuine rear reflector fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,926 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,864 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,359 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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R184 KNJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R184 KNJ, 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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R184 KNJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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