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R267 EFC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,504 mi
Last recorded21,504 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,504 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 19,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 19,539 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,784 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 18,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 18,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,852 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 May 2012 17,549 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,450 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 8,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,169 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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R267 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R267 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 R267 EFC registered?

R267 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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