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S974 WYA

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,361 mi
Last recorded1,361 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 WYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 1,361 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))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 1,292 miles

Gear lever rubber worn.

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

Offside 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 Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 1,100 miles

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

Offside 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 Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 1,100 miles

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

Offside 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 Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 733 miles

Rear subframe modified

Pass 13 Apr 2019 348 miles

Rear subframe modified.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,346 miles

Front brake discs scored/worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 34,249 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,536 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,413 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,413 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,637 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,718 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,718 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,281 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 23,018 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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S974 WYA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S974 WYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S974 WYA registered?

S974 WYA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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