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R27 TGC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,224 mi
Last recorded43,224 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 43,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear shock absorber has limited damping effect

Fail 3 May 2019 43,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned operates in right hand indicator position (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned operates in left hand indicator position (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear shock absorber has limited damping effect

Pass 27 May 2014 38,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight movement indicator controls

slight wear steering lock stop

Fail 10 May 2014 38,754 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,109 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 15,099 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,804 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 6,034 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,022 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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R27 TGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R27 TGC, 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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R27 TGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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