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R201 TNR

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,985 mi
Last recorded39,985 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 TNR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,639 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,247 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,163 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,163 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 25,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,120 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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R201 TNR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black 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 R201 TNR, 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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R201 TNR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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