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R788 DRJ

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,505 mi
Last recorded14,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 DRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,288 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 14,270 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 11,947 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,913 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,845 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 11,654 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 11,654 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 May 2008 11,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 11,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 11,115 miles

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

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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R788 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R788 DRJ, 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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R788 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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