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R839 GGC

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,114 mi
Last recorded45,114 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 GGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,114 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,114 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 4 Sep 2012 44,908 miles

front brake/& clutch levers ball ends missing

horn affected by operation of lights/ unless vehicle is revved

n/s switchgear not correctly locating on handlebars

Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake/& clutch levers ball ends missing

horn affected by operation of lights/ unless vehicle is revved

n/s switchgear not correctly locating on handlebars

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,403 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 42,398 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,682 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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R839 GGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R839 GGC, 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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What year was R839 GGC registered?

R839 GGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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