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S992 CGH

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 CGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,013 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 69,602 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,560 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,863 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,911 miles

crank breather pipe has a slight kink in it. pivot point worn on centre stand. pls keep an eye on it

Fail 24 Nov 2010 44,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 34,351 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,789 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,781 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,187 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S992 CGH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S992 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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S992 CGH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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