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R285 MJH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,389 mi
Last recorded39,389 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 MJH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,201 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,201 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,469 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 19,469 miles

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

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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R285 MJH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R285 MJH, 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 R285 MJH registered?

R285 MJH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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