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R855 SLD

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion26,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 47,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 43,518 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2020 43,518 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,147 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,687 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,044 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,845 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 37,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 36,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 36,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,319 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 36,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,310 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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R855 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 26,654 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 R855 SLD, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R855 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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