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R253 LUG

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,897 mi
Last recorded34,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,897 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,897 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,798 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 33,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,761 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 30,761 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 29,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 27,549 miles

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

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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R253 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R253 LUG, 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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R253 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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