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R233 VSJ

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,932 mi
Last recorded29,932 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 VSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 27,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 17,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 14,126 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 13,326 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 12,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 12,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,467 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 3,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 3,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 3,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,005 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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R233 VSJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R233 VSJ, 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 R233 VSJ registered?

R233 VSJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R233 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 VSJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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