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S216 KEF

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,542 mi
Last recorded30,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 KEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 30,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 25,603 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,428 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 23,428 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 17,220 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S216 KEF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S216 KEF, 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 S216 KEF registered?

S216 KEF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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