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R498 WOE

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,423 mi
Last recorded27,423 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 WOE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 27,255 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,473 miles

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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R498 WOE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 25,067 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 R498 WOE, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R498 WOE registered?

R498 WOE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R498 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 WOE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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