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R26 EAF

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,939 mi
Last recorded26,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 EAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,939 miles

drive chain loose.

exhaust collector corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 22,712 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 22,692 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2006 20,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R26 EAF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R26 EAF, 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 R26 EAF registered?

R26 EAF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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