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R213 AWA

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,395 mi
Last recorded17,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 17,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 16,792 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,045 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 15,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 15,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,689 miles

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

nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 12,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 11,698 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,363 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,543 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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R213 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue 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 R213 AWA, 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 R213 AWA registered?

R213 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R213 AWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 AWA 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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