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R203 FBU

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 24,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 23,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 23,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,340 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust sylencers very weak/corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,022 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

silencers getting weak

Pass 6 May 2022 19,739 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

both exhaust sylencers are corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,201 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 18,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,556 miles

Front Fork travel, attention recommended .

Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,694 miles

rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,464 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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R203 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R203 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 R203 FBU registered?

R203 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R203 FBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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