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R420 TUM

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,407 mi
Last recorded38,407 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 TUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,407 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,528 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 29,528 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 202,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,280 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,745 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 17,745 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R420 TUM is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R420 TUM, 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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What year was R420 TUM registered?

R420 TUM is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R420 TUM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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