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R261 EFC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,577 mi
Last recorded23,577 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 23,577 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 23,577 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 23,277 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,314 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 17,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,379 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,939 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

P.R.S. Gearchange arm was loose

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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R261 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R261 EFC, 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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What year was R261 EFC registered?

R261 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R261 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 EFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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