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S980 WYA

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,486 mi
Last recorded11,486 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 WYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 11,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 11,249 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 10,644 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 10,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 9,755 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 9,755 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 9,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,199 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre perished and slightly miss shaped

Fail 13 Mar 2019 9,198 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre perished and slightly miss shaped

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 8,914 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 8,906 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 6,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 4,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 4,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 4,434 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 WYA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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.

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What year was S980 WYA registered?

S980 WYA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S980 WYA safe to buy?

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