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R224 MRH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 MRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 34,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 34,420 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2019 34,400 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

clucth control hard to oparate

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,718 miles

Centre Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

centre stand bolt worn

Fail 13 Mar 2015 27,710 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

centre stand bolt worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,524 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,441 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,441 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,407 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,406 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 17,785 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 MRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R224 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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R224 MRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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