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R292 FGC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6,835 mi
Last recorded6,835 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 FGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 6,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 5,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 4,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 4,004 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear brake pads are close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 3,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 1,949 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 582 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,537 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,610 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,610 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,830 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,083 miles

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

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,788 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,386 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,265 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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R292 FGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R292 FGC, 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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R292 FGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R292 FGC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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