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R205 ENB

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,089 mi
Last recorded25,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 ENB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 24,044 miles

slight play in rear sprocket hub, efficient at test.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 23,452 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 23,433 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working off front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,281 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 23,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s from joint clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,740 miles

rear storage box flexing on mount.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 18,737 miles

Drive chain excessively loose fowling exhaust (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear storage box flexing on mount.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,007 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 May 2012 15,988 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2011 14,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,638 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 9,438 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,438 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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R205 ENB is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R205 ENB, 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 R205 ENB registered?

R205 ENB is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R205 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 ENB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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