MOT Status
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40,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Clutch lever is heavy
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Cluth lever is heavy
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
Cluth lever is heavy
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Front and rear tyres are showing signs of age
Both front and rear tyres are showing signs of age
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Both front and rear tyres are showing signs of age
Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
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R243 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R243 EOW, 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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R243 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 March 1998.
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