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R488 NMW

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,272 mi
Last recorded8,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 NMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,228 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 41,228 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R488 NMW is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R488 NMW, 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 R488 NMW registered?

R488 NMW is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R488 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 NMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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