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S963 KUB

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,949 mi
Last recorded51,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 KUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,949 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

drive chain guard missing

maintenance stand bush worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,790 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 34,759 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,926 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,045 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,236 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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S963 KUB is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S963 KUB, 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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S963 KUB is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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