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R698 MDP

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,243 mi
Last recorded40,243 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 MDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,243 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,232 miles

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

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,085 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 31 May 2007 30,903 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rumble from front wheel (possible bearings or speedo drive) advise check

Pass 4 Jun 2005 21,086 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion?

Based on 1,261 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
935
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
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R698 MDP is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 25,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R698 MDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R698 MDP is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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