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R303 PRH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,665 mi
Last recorded8,665 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 PRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2012 8,665 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

front and rear tyres underinflated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,665 miles

front and rear tyres underinflated

Pass 17 May 2012 6,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 6,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 6,021 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 5,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 5,958 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 5,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,655 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 5,654 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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R303 PRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black 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 R303 PRH, 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 R303 PRH registered?

R303 PRH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R303 PRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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