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R208 NDM

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,597 mi
Last recorded20,597 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 NDM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,597 miles

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

front fork dust covers damaged/corroded

n/s electrical switch becoming insecure

travel in rear brake pedal

Fail 12 Apr 2010 20,596 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly bent (2.4.A.1a)

front fork dust covers damaged/corroded

n/s electrical switch becoming insecure

travel in rear brake pedal

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,594 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 19,931 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 19,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2006 18,068 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R208 NDM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R208 NDM, 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 R208 NDM registered?

R208 NDM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R208 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 NDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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