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R801 CKP

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,341 mi
Last recorded44,341 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion26,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 CKP
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 S Diversion
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 44,341 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 May 2025 44,298 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,268 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,259 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,176 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 44,176 miles

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

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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R801 CKP is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 26,654 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 S Diversion fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R801 CKP, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R801 CKP is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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