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R664 HGX

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,138 mi
Last recorded26,138 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 HGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2014 26,138 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,138 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,560 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,556 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 21,556 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2009 18,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 18,448 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 18,402 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R664 HGX is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R664 HGX, 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 R664 HGX registered?

R664 HGX is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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