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R227 KNJ

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,304 mi
Last recorded31,304 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 KNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 30,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,512 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 28,496 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,403 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (no main stand stop) (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 21,401 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (no main stand stop) (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,713 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 14,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 10,105 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 3,962 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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R227 KNJ 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 84.2%.

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 R227 KNJ, 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 R227 KNJ registered?

R227 KNJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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