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R249 OEO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,468 mi
Last recorded17,468 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 OEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 17,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 17,468 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 17,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 16,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 16,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 15,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 14,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 14,611 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working ON FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 13,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 13,195 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 12,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,137 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 10,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,715 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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R249 OEO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R249 OEO, 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 R249 OEO registered?

R249 OEO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 July 1998.

Is R249 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 OEO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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