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R917 GWO

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 GWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025
Pass 12 Mar 2024
Pass 14 Mar 2023
Fail 14 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022
Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,168 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,837 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,641 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 23 Apr 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 43,623 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 43,623 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,830 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,830 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,930 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,930 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,374 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,024 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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R917 GWO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R917 GWO, 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 R917 GWO registered?

R917 GWO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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