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R242 NNJ

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,846 mi
Last recorded30,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 NNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 28,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,959 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,047 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,308 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,373 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,178 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 12,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 12,762 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 12,395 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,756 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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R242 NNJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R242 NNJ, 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 R242 NNJ registered?

R242 NNJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R242 NNJ safe to buy?

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