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R274 GHJ

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 GHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,578 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2017 48,513 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,496 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 42,496 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 34,983 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 34,216 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 34,216 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,455 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,568 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,659 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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R274 GHJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R274 GHJ, 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 R274 GHJ registered?

R274 GHJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R274 GHJ safe to buy?

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