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J135 WEW

1999 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,072 mi
Last recorded41,072 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XT60023,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 40,207 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 38,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 37,979 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,845 miles

Front brake lever reserve travel close to minimum limit.

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,837 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front brake lever reserve travel close to minimum limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,515 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 35,515 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,226 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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J135 WEW is a 1999 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 23,929 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J135 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J135 WEW is a 1999 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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