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R357 YLK

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,897 mi
Last recorded35,897 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 YLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 35,897 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,558 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,558 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 29,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 23,454 miles

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

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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R357 YLK is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R357 YLK, 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 R357 YLK registered?

R357 YLK is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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