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R230 LEU

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,423 mi
Last recorded1,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 LEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 1,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 33,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,509 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 33,509 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,491 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,796 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,751 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 19,456 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 17,637 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 17,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,637 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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R230 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R230 LEU, 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 R230 LEU registered?

R230 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R230 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 LEU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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