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R248 AAK

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,770 mi
Last recorded44,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 AAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,123 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 35,103 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,103 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,502 miles

Coolant system pipes corroding and starting to leak.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,408 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,401 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 32,723 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,391 miles

offside front foot rest damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,071 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 22,182 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,347 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 16,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 11,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 11,043 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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R248 AAK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R248 AAK, 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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R248 AAK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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