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R489 EGV

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,107 mi
Last recorded22,107 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 EGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,107 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,382 miles

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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R489 EGV is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R489 EGV, 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 R489 EGV registered?

R489 EGV is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R489 EGV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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