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C199 FTA

1986 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,655 mi
Last recorded29,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ60033,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,655 miles

front tyre has light perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2012 29,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre has light perishing

Fail 6 May 2009 29,647 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 28,838 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,798 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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C199 FTA is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 33,684 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 XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C199 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C199 FTA registered?

C199 FTA is a 1986 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 February 1986.

Is C199 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C199 FTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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