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R990 RPY

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,115 mi
Last recorded13,115 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 RPY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 13,115 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 13,115 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,947 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 12,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 12,514 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 12,514 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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R990 RPY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R990 RPY, 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 R990 RPY registered?

R990 RPY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R990 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 RPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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