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R289 WJF

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 WJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012

No lights fitted at time of test

day time mot

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,115 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 19,917 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,862 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 5,862 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Lower Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

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

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)

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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R289 WJF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R289 WJF, 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 R289 WJF registered?

R289 WJF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R289 WJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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