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S982 CHU

1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N24,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 CHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 22,556 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 22,450 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 22,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,444 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 21,444 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,081 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,081 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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S982 CHU is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S982 CHU, 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 S982 CHU registered?

S982 CHU is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S982 CHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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