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R303 WCY

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,520 mi
Last recorded29,520 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 WCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 29,520 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 29,520 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 23,716 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,158 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 21,158 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 13,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,371 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,371 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 13,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,417 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 12,417 miles

Nearside Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,650 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 8,650 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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 WCY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WCY, 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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R303 WCY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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