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R418 NJH

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,214 mi
Last recorded46,214 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion26,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 NJH
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,214 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

all indicators flashing faster than normal but in legal requirement

Fail 22 Jan 2018 46,185 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside pillion grab rail loose

horn button obscured by heated grip control

Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,298 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 40,298 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff and not returning (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,363 miles

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

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

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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R418 NJH is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R418 NJH, 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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R418 NJH is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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