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S980 JLT

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,792 mi
Last recorded34,792 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 JLT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 34,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 34,443 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 34,438 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,534 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,495 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,689 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,641 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,216 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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S980 JLT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S980 JLT, 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 S980 JLT registered?

S980 JLT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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