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R260 LUG

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,962 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,773 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 41,773 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,623 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,559 miles

Cuts in rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2014 38,553 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Cuts in rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,461 miles

Small cuts in rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,591 miles

front brake hose slightly fouling on clocks

rear tyre wrong size to small

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 21,165 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,165 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,581 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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R260 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R260 LUG, 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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R260 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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