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S94 KHY

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,704 mi
Last recorded33,704 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 KHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,704 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 32,638 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,603 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 32,590 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,709 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2016 31,663 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,574 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,574 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,001 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rear footrest siezed

Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,001 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside rear footrest siezed

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,267 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

tankbag restricting steering lock to lock

Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,267 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

tankbag restricting steering lock to lock

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,321 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,321 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,975 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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S94 KHY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S94 KHY, 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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S94 KHY is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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