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S387 KLT

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 KLT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 42,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 42,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 42,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber body slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 42,099 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber body slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 41,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,127 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 41,008 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 41,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,992 miles

front parking light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,912 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,681 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,075 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 35,075 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,511 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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S387 KLT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S387 KLT, 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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S387 KLT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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