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R294 LKH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,230 mi
Last recorded29,230 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 LKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 29,230 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 29,229 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 28,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 26,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 21,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,524 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 17,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,080 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 17,080 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 16,726 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,929 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 13,600 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 13,513 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 13,489 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R294 LKH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R294 LKH, 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 R294 LKH registered?

R294 LKH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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