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N578 MCF

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 MCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,109 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 60,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 62,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,189 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,991 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 58,964 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,554 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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N578 MCF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 21,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N578 MCF, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N578 MCF registered?

N578 MCF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is N578 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 MCF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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