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S954 RCL

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,966 mi
Last recorded65,966 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 RCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,203 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust slightly loose silencer rivets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 59,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,986 miles

Handlebars slightly twisted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,502 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,541 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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S954 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S954 RCL, 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 S954 RCL registered?

S954 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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