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R310 HHK

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,347 mi
Last recorded40,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 HHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 40,347 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 40,347 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 35,450 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 35,446 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 34,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 30,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front tyre cracking in side walls

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 26,555 miles

Rear tyre has plug fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,923 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 24,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 22,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,257 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,076 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,076 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,616 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 11,611 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R310 HHK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R310 HHK, 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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R310 HHK is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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