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R889 FAR

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,556 mi
Last recorded28,556 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 FAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2011 17,525 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,231 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,109 miles

front tyre worn and out of shape

off side clock assembly loose

Fail 12 May 2009 16,108 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

front tyre worn and out of shape

ignition bracket broken

o/s clock assembly loose

Pass 6 May 2008 14,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,356 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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R889 FAR is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R889 FAR, 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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R889 FAR is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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