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S227 WPU

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,815 mi
Last recorded40,815 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 WPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,815 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 40,810 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play BEARING GRITTY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,974 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,833 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,222 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,822 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,934 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 37,934 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,379 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,379 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,588 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 36,571 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,859 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,859 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,267 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,267 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,505 miles

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

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

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,476 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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S227 WPU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S227 WPU, 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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S227 WPU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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