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S527 RLB

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,614 mi
Last recorded34,614 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 RLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 34,614 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,614 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 34,226 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 May 2008 34,226 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,837 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,047 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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S527 RLB is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S527 RLB, 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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S527 RLB is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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