Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion (1998)
1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion
CarHunch analysed 181 real MOT records for the 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Yamaha XJ 600 S Diversion has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 34.7%, less than half the UK average of 80%, signalling that age and condition are working against these bikes. With only 3.9% recorded dangerous defects, safety isn't the primary concern—instead, this is a machine that needs work to meet emissions and wear thresholds.
At a median mileage of 27,796 for a 26-year-old bike, these examples have been ridden moderately but have likely spent time in storage or seen inconsistent maintenance. The average of 0.35 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle suggests common niggles rather than catastrophic problems, but any buyer should budget for sorting brakes, lights, and exhaust systems before passing the test.
What to check before buying a 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 169 | 30.4% | 0.36 |
| Other (7%) | 12 | 94.9% | 0.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion vehicles fall between 20,131 and 41,656 miles.
1998 Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
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