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S98 RYB

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,065 mi
Last recorded35,065 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 RYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 32,412 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 32,411 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,044 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting slight misting on rear shocker (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,787 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 23,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,513 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 22,538 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

chain slighty oiled

slight damage to centre stand

Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,014 miles

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

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

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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S98 RYB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 21,795 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 S98 RYB, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S98 RYB registered?

S98 RYB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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