MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?
Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.
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S981 JLT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S981 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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S981 JLT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 December 1998.
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