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R228 WAM

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,160 mi
Last recorded7,160 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 May 2024 7,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 7,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 7,139 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 7,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 7,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 7,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 7,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 6,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,356 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,528 miles

advise bike should be presented in a clean condition for mot

Pass 26 May 2007 5,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 5,371 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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R228 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R228 WAM, 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 R228 WAM registered?

R228 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R228 WAM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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