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R29 XRA

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,229 mi
Last recorded30,229 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 XRA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,229 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 30,229 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,339 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 28,339 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,322 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 24,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 14,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 13,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,485 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,934 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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R29 XRA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R29 XRA, 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 R29 XRA registered?

R29 XRA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R29 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 XRA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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