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R865 HDE

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,031 mi
Last recorded13,031 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 HDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 13,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 12,852 miles

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

Rear rear number plate covered in grease

Pass 21 May 2024 12,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 12,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 12,197 miles

exhaust slight leak

Fail 5 May 2023 12,179 miles

Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2022 12,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 11,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 11,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 10,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 10,603 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 9,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,329 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,946 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,137 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 7,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,941 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 5,941 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,903 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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R865 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R865 HDE, 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 R865 HDE registered?

R865 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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