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S977 BEU

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,139 mi
Last recorded29,139 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 BEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,139 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,125 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,476 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 24,476 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey ex blowing, mounting bolt missing at head (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working front indicator missing (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork seal leaking (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working front indicator missing (1.5.1c)

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly throttle assy loose (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering screen loose (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting close to legal limit, advise replacement soon (4.1.3(i))

Front bad oil leak at oil cooler

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,692 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 23,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,115 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,115 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 17,086 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,748 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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S977 BEU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S977 BEU, 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 S977 BEU registered?

S977 BEU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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