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R655 EFC

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,855 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 51,855 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,802 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,011 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,652 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 35,591 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

top oil breather pipe has fell off,no sign of oil leak just misting up. wants fitting back on

Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,590 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,430 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 25,428 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 22,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,309 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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R655 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R655 EFC, 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 R655 EFC registered?

R655 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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