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R697 DRE

1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,878 mi
Last recorded28,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N25,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,878 miles

Central stand insecure

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

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

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

clutch lever worn

Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,198 miles

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

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 26,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,460 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 25,460 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 24,654 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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R697 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 25,407 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 R697 DRE, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R697 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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