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R501 DGV

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,386 mi
Last recorded47,386 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 DGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,552 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,390 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,448 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,884 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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R501 DGV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R501 DGV, 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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R501 DGV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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