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R195 FBU

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,251 mi
Last recorded15,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,251 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,538 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

very slight binding on rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,292 miles

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

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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R195 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R195 FBU, 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 R195 FBU registered?

R195 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R195 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 FBU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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