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R221 MRH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,913 mi
Last recorded20,913 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 20,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 20,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 20,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,248 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 17,813 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 15,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 14,410 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,410 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,242 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 9,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 9,062 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear pad is delaminated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 7,398 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,398 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,540 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R221 MRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R221 MRH, 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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R221 MRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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