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R267 WAM

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,377 mi
Last recorded38,377 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 38,377 miles

rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 38,082 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 37,789 miles

rear tyre age cracks on side wall

Fail 22 May 2018 37,787 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

rear tyre age cracks on side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,595 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake application spongy

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake hose ferrils slight corrosion

rear disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,572 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,665 miles

chain very dry

front forks pitted at top

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,378 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,373 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

n/s handle bar rubber lose

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,859 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,852 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,662 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 26,662 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,596 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 19,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,304 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 WAM 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 71.4%.

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 WAM, 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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R267 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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