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S972 KUB

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,070 mi
Last recorded18,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 KUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 18,070 miles

rear brake pedal in need of adjustment

Pass 24 Nov 2020 17,539 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 17,579 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 14,835 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 14,835 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 14,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 13,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,244 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 110,181 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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S972 KUB is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue 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 S972 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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What year was S972 KUB registered?

S972 KUB is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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