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R255 EPP

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,407 mi
Last recorded40,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 EPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,407 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 35,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,709 miles

reg plate

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,364 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,121 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 9,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,246 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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R255 EPP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R255 EPP, 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 R255 EPP registered?

R255 EPP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R255 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 EPP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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