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S455 JSA

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,843 mi
Last recorded25,843 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 JSA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,843 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,843 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 25,830 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,585 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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S455 JSA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S455 JSA, 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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How do I check the history of S455 JSA?

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What year was S455 JSA registered?

S455 JSA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S455 JSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S455 JSA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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