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R39 GPU

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion26,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 GPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 58,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,690 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,618 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,583 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 42,571 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,164 miles

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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R39 GPU is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R39 GPU, 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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R39 GPU is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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