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1998 Yamaha XJ600 0.6L Petrol · R837 KGX

R837 KGX

1998 Yamaha XJ600 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 28,393 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2016. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
YAMAHA XJ600
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Oct 2016
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
28,393 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Oct 2016
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
598cc
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R837 KGX Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2015
  • 28,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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R837 KGX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 05:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xj600 (R837 KGX) between March 2006 and October 2015.

The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R837 KGX Mileage History

  1. 15/03/200612,748 mi
  2. 16/03/200713,448 mi+700 mi
  3. 04/04/200814,087 mi+639 mi
  4. 20/04/200914,905 mi+818 mi
  5. 27/05/201015,413 mi+508 mi
  6. 28/05/201117,687 mi+2,274 mi
  7. 19/05/201219,888 mi+2,201 mi
  8. 10/08/201220,204 mi+316 mi
  9. 14/08/201325,026 mi+4,822 mi
  10. 04/09/201427,690 mi+2,664 mi
  11. 12/10/201528,393 mi+703 mi

Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
No MOT history found
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