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R615 RDY

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,437 mi
Last recorded52,437 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 RDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 52,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,390 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,164 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 51,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,318 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 49,303 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,034 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,464 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,774 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 29,614 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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R615 RDY is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R615 RDY, 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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R615 RDY is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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