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R304 DMY

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,386 mi
Last recorded39,386 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 DMY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 39,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 38,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 35,319 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 32,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,465 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 26,461 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension slightly reduced damping

Pass 18 Jul 2019 22,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 21,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,172 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,189 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,657 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 18,657 miles

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,237 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,104 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 17,096 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,138 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R304 DMY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R304 DMY, 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 R304 DMY registered?

R304 DMY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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