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XIL 3562

1998 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

6,392 mi
Last recorded6,392 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ60023,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 3562
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 6,392 miles

Drive chain split link fitted.

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 6,392 miles

Drive chain split link fitted.

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 4,973 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer - e' marked (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn around center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 4,622 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 3,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,353 miles

Headlight R/H kick up masked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right Hand Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 23,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp beam kick up to right side, can be masked when re-tested . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right Hand Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 21,054 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort brake tester indicates slight runout in rear brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 19,787 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 19,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 16,515 miles

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

Front fork stansions signs of oil

Fail 6 Aug 2015 16,501 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front fork stansions signs of oil

Rear wheel out of alignment

Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,823 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 13,348 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,348 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,996 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,316 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 8,307 miles

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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XIL 3562 is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XIL 3562, 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 XIL 3562 registered?

XIL 3562 is a 1998 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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