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R147 SJW

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,661 mi
Last recorded46,661 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 SJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,661 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 46,659 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,956 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing-arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Sep 2016 44,956 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing-arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,887 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 40,875 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,979 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 39,979 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 38,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,190 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
935
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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R147 SJW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 25,067 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 Xj 600 S Diversion fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R147 SJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R147 SJW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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