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R239 YLC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,815 mi
Last recorded21,815 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 21,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 21,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 21,305 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R239 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R239 YLC, 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 R239 YLC registered?

R239 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R239 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 YLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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