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R293 TLR

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,585 mi
Last recorded22,585 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 TLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 22,585 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 22,578 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,390 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,110 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,062 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,394 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 12,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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R293 TLR is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R293 TLR, 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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R293 TLR is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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