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R254 JUG

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,211 mi
Last recorded27,211 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 JUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,869 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,063 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 18,602 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,342 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 17,342 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,279 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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R254 JUG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R254 JUG, 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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R254 JUG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R254 JUG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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