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R284 BCR

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,908 mi
Last recorded30,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 BCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,433 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,401 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension isvery soft

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,164 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 15,647 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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R284 BCR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R284 BCR, 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 R284 BCR registered?

R284 BCR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R284 BCR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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