MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R256 LFW is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R256 LFW, 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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R256 LFW is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 1998.
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