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R224 COU

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,127 mi
Last recorded43,127 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 COU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2024 43,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,297 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,912 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,556 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,506 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 19,457 miles

front tyre abnormal wear

Pass 16 May 2006 18,916 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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R224 COU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R224 COU, 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 R224 COU registered?

R224 COU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R224 COU safe to buy?

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