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R989 BKJ

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,388 mi
Last recorded29,388 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 BKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 May 2007 29,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,588 miles

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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R989 BKJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R989 BKJ, 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 29 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 R989 BKJ registered?

R989 BKJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R989 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 BKJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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