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R189 EOO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,694 mi
Last recorded20,694 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 EOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,694 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 20,694 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 20,693 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle not returning due to bar end mirrors (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Front tyre side wall slightly cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,070 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 20,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

the tyres are slightly low in pressure

Pass 28 May 2012 18,767 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,252 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 12,856 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 14 Mar 2009 12,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,811 miles

very slight rubbing from rear brake pads

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,551 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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R189 EOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue 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 R189 EOO, 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 R189 EOO registered?

R189 EOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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