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R392 POD

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,331 mi
Last recorded40,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 POD
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 40,331 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Front and rear brakes have slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Brake pad seating worn, silicone used (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level Rear brake (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Engine valve cover oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre center getting low 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,871 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 36,849 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,334 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,329 miles

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,301 miles

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,173 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 32,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,815 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,085 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 14,956 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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R392 POD is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R392 POD, 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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R392 POD is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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