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R661 EFC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,608 mi
Last recorded45,608 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired Cannot see through glass (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated related to punctured repair present Also Perished

Fail 19 Mar 2025 45,608 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Rear brake reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired Cannot see through glass (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated related to punctured repair present Also Perished

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,391 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess DISC BOLTS ALL (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 44,617 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,331 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned PIVOT WORN (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 43,046 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,816 miles

CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT BADLY WORN

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

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,460 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,614 miles

Clutch lever bent PIVOT POINT WORN (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,255 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,255 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,040 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre has slightly perished sidewalls

Fail 22 May 2013 23,036 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre has slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2013 23,036 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

slight perishing rear tyre side walls

Pass 10 May 2012 22,792 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 22,240 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 May 2010 21,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,139 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 18,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,750 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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R661 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R661 EFC, 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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R661 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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