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R505 KGD

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,220 mi
Last recorded34,220 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 KGD
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 33,328 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 33,321 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,935 miles

Rear rear shock has some light corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2021 27,935 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock has some light corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2020 25,896 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 25,896 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear rear calipar hose joints have some corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2018 20,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,973 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 14,579 miles

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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R505 KGD is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R505 KGD, 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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R505 KGD is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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