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R256 LFW

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,070 mi
Last recorded61,070 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 LFW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 61,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 58,680 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,277 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 54,042 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,150 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,150 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,884 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,219 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,219 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 31,112 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 24,044 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2008 15,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2008 15,113 miles

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.

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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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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