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R873 NEG

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 NEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 61,873 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,552 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,857 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 39,697 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,176 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,385 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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R873 NEG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R873 NEG, 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 R873 NEG registered?

R873 NEG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R873 NEG safe to buy?

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