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R981 NRU

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,019 mi
Last recorded17,019 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 NRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 May 2008 17,019 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,603 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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R981 NRU is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R981 NRU, 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 R981 NRU registered?

R981 NRU is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R981 NRU safe to buy?

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