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R27 RAD

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,527 mi
Last recorded33,527 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 RAD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 33,527 miles

rear footbrake return spring is hangin off leaver pedal returns fine

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,778 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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R27 RAD 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 R27 RAD, 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 R27 RAD registered?

R27 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R27 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 RAD 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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