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R457 RVJ

1998 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,360 mi
Last recorded25,360 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XT60024,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 RVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 25,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 23,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,341 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 22,341 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front & rear. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 22,341 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front & rear. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 15,274 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 15,244 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,968 miles

front disc pads approx/2-3mm

front tyre worn uneven

leak on rear exhaust

rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 May 2010 9,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre worn uneven and small cracks visable

rear tyre worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,071 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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R457 RVJ is a 1998 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 24,163 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R457 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R457 RVJ registered?

R457 RVJ is a 1998 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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