MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R272 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R272 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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What year was R272 WAM registered?
R272 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R272 WAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R272 WAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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