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R561 GBW

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,206 mi
Last recorded29,206 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,206 miles

Bolt broken on front mudguard (N/S)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

N/S/F flexi brake hose clip broken

Fail 2 Mar 2009 29,205 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Bolt broken on front mudguard (N/S)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

N/S/F flexi brake hose clip broken

Pass 29 May 2007 28,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,084 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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R561 GBW is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R561 GBW, 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 R561 GBW registered?

R561 GBW is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R561 GBW 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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