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R844 TYD

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,057 mi
Last recorded28,057 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 TYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 27,343 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,202 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 27,202 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Front Brake Lines in the Way of Free Movement (2.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,045 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 26,045 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 81,306 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,634 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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R844 TYD is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R844 TYD, 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 R844 TYD registered?

R844 TYD is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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