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S226 VJW

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,322 mi
Last recorded30,322 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 VJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 30,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 29,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 28,980 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,411 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Front 3mm. 110/80/V17/57W. Rear 3mm. 130/70/V18/63V.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 28,411 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Front 3mm. 110/80/V17/57W. Rear 3mm. 130/70/V18/63V.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 28,405 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OIL FEED PIPES SERIOUSLY CORRODED AND FRACTURED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,907 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 26,907 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,950 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,291 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,107 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,233 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,549 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,672 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 14,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,473 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,218 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 9,218 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,278 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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S226 VJW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 S226 VJW, 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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S226 VJW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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