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S990 CGH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 CGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 63,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,898 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 51,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 51,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,810 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,730 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 34,174 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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S990 CGH 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 86.7%.

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 S990 CGH, 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 S990 CGH registered?

S990 CGH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S990 CGH safe to buy?

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