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R311 RSO

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,097 mi
Last recorded43,097 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 RSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 41,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 36,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,159 miles

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 29,159 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front o/s brake calliper rubber boot missing

Front tyre starting to crack

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2009 29,139 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 May 2008 28,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 26,307 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 19,175 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 19,175 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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R311 RSO is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 24,238 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 R311 RSO, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R311 RSO is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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