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R198 FBU

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,381 mi
Last recorded25,381 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 25,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 25,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 23,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 28,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,099 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 23,099 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,951 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,525 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 12,910 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 9,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,483 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))

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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R198 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R198 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R198 FBU registered?

R198 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R198 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 FBU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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