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R302 FJO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

24,910 mi
Last recorded24,910 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 FJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,910 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 24,910 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,908 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2008 20,547 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 20,408 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,442 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 16,442 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2006 14,808 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 14,783 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R302 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R302 FJO, 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 R302 FJO registered?

R302 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R302 FJO safe to buy?

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