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R286 PGM

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,908 mi
Last recorded17,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion26,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,881 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 17,871 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R286 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 26,654 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 R286 PGM, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R286 PGM registered?

R286 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R286 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 PGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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