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RTT 599W

1997 Yamaha XJ650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

596 mi
Last recorded596 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ65034,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 599W
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Fork Chrome On Stanchions Pitted

Front Tyre Lightly Cracked Due To Age

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre Lightly Cracked Due To Age

Fail 22 Sep 2017 596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Fork Chrome On Stanchions Pitted

Front Tyre Lightly Cracked Due To Age

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre Lightly Cracked Due To Age

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 9 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 9 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,248 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 27,248 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,749 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ650?

Based on 2,779 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
393
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Direction indicator not working 16
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RTT 599W is a 1997 Yamaha XJ650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 34,043 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 XJ650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTT 599W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ650 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RTT 599W registered?

RTT 599W is a 1997 Yamaha XJ650, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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