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R292 WAM

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,679 mi
Last recorded41,679 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,679 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,618 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,640 miles

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

goodridge hoses fitted ends rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,640 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

goodridge hoses fitted ends rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 30,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,018 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue 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 R292 WAM, 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 R292 WAM registered?

R292 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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