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S883 JCY

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,827 mi
Last recorded34,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion26,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 JCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,624 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,255 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 28,255 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,249 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

fork dust seals corroded calipers frame etc

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,610 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise chain corrosion fork dust seals

Fail 27 Jul 2006 26,610 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

advise chain corrosion fork dust seals

Pass 26 Jul 2005 22,859 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S883 JCY is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S Diversion fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S883 JCY, 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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S883 JCY is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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