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R299 PDV

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,538 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,322 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,322 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R299 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R299 PDV, 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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What year was R299 PDV registered?

R299 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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