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S818 AHT

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,887 mi
Last recorded50,887 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 AHT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 50,873 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,027 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,879 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 39,226 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2015 39,224 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,493 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 30,493 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,091 miles

1) Left and right silencer joints rusty.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 23,866 miles

1) Left and right exhaust silencer joints rusty.

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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S818 AHT is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S818 AHT, 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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What year was S818 AHT registered?

S818 AHT is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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