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R304 NYG

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,193 mi
Last recorded34,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 NYG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 34,193 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 34,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,971 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 32,969 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 31,234 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 31,232 miles

Offside Brake disc contaminated oil on brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 29,879 miles

rear tyre showing signs on perishing to sidewall.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,867 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain lacks lubrication. (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,867 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain lacks lubrication. (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,799 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,674 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 May 2009 26,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,079 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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R304 NYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R304 NYG, 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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R304 NYG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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