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S753 JLR

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,092 mi
Last recorded63,092 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 JLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 63,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 63,092 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 53,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,963 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,089 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,686 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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S753 JLR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S753 JLR, 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 S753 JLR registered?

S753 JLR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S753 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 JLR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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