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R227 PVN

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,193 mi
Last recorded41,193 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 PVN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 41,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Due to fork seals leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Due to fork seals leaking. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Cracks in side wall

Rear Shock absober corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 41,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 40,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 38,072 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 37,869 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 37,869 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 10 May 2014 36,750 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 36,036 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,877 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 33,810 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 33,790 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 32,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 31,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,715 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 PVN 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 83.3%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

R227 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R227 PVN safe to buy?

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