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R936 EKV

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,893 mi
Last recorded32,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 EKV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,893 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,339 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,945 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 28,936 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 28,929 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,162 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 27,149 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,615 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 25,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,517 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,480 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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R936 EKV 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 66.7%.

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 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 R936 EKV, 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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R936 EKV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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