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R292 BAX

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,801 mi
Last recorded25,801 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion25,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 BAX
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 25,801 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 24,894 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,787 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,285 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 20,276 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,266 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 16,665 miles

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

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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R292 BAX is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 25,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R292 BAX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R292 BAX is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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