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R256 YKO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 YKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 76,438 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pedal to master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pedal to master pivot (1.1.15 (b))

offside crash bar bracket broken

reduced damping effect on rear

Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,706 miles

Rear shock reduced damping

Fail 19 Jul 2019 74,706 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear shock reduced damping

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension soft

Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,004 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension soft

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,509 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,911 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

oil leak

rear suspension soft

Fail 1 Jun 2016 66,911 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

oil leak

rear suspension soft

Pass 26 May 2015 60,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,389 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 May 2013 52,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,792 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,801 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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R256 YKO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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