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R516 ONN

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,716 mi
Last recorded12,716 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 ONN
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,716 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 12,716 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 12,712 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

exhaust system showing signs of accident damage.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,445 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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R516 ONN is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 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 R516 ONN, 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 29 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 R516 ONN registered?

R516 ONN is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R516 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 ONN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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