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R277 EFC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,109 mi
Last recorded17,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 16,899 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,509 miles

1. front tyre wearing on o/s edge. 2. rear tyre at legal limits. 3. o/s rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,879 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front brake slightly spongy

Plug repaiar in front tyre

Slight bind on front brake

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,631 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front wheel tyre has x 2 plug repairs

Fail 6 Jul 2006 14,631 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre has x2 plug repairs .

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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R277 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R277 EFC, 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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R277 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R277 EFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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