MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
offside handgrip split
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R228 PGM, 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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R228 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R228 PGM safe to buy?
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