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R234 YKP

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,867 mi
Last recorded32,867 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 YKP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 32,867 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 32,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 May 2023 32,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2018 32,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 32,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2016 31,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,598 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Lower Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,612 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

headlamp masked for incorrect beam pattern

uneven wear to front tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2014 28,612 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,505 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,500 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,151 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 43,151 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,542 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,447 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,829 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 34,848 miles

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

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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R234 YKP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R234 YKP, 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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R234 YKP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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