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R679 GNA

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,891 mi
Last recorded25,891 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 GNA
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 25,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 25,869 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,747 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 25,747 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,728 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 25,728 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,400 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 25,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake caliper(s) insecure both front (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 22,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 21,386 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Oilcooler lines slightly leaking

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 21,386 miles

Handlebars slightly bent.

Oilcooler lines slightly leaking

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,834 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 18,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,231 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 14,231 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 3,359 miles

Offside Exhaust Colloctor has temporary repair. Advise a more permanent repair.

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R679 GNA is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R679 GNA, 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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R679 GNA is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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