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R249 MGT

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 MGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009

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

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,780 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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R249 MGT is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 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 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R249 MGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R249 MGT registered?

R249 MGT is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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