MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Rear shock reduced damping
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
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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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