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R725 DJW

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,185 mi
Last recorded34,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 DJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,663 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

rear brake binding (slightly)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,918 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,918 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,073 miles

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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R725 DJW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R725 DJW, 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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What year was R725 DJW registered?

R725 DJW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R725 DJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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