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R296 EOR

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 EOR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front suspension damping reduced

Rear Sharpe edge on seat fairing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 45,378 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 29,916 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,462 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,110 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,271 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,929 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,353 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,530 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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R296 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R296 EOR, 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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R296 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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