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S788 TVM

1998 Yamaha XJ600S

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,140 mi
Last recorded48,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 TVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,901 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,901 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,518 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,518 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,898 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,898 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,201 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 34,197 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,551 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,546 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 31,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,249 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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S788 TVM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600S in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S788 TVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S788 TVM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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