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R273 RNK

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

2,830 mi
Last recorded2,830 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 RNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 2,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 2,045 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 1,857 miles

Lights permanently masked off

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 1,857 miles

Lights permanently masked off

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 1,498 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 732 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 18 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 895 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,485 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,946 miles

Slight binding on front brakes noted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,196 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,689 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,719 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,955 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,955 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,734 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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R273 RNK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R273 RNK, 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 R273 RNK registered?

R273 RNK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R273 RNK safe to buy?

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