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S607 BDL

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,560 mi
Last recorded38,560 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 BDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,560 miles

Carburettors have residue around them, but no smell of fuel

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine has oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,147 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,352 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 34,596 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 34,596 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,390 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,062 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 32,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,311 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,544 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 30,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 29,127 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,322 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,460 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,899 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

swing arm corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,651 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,651 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,828 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 18,271 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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S607 BDL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S607 BDL, 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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S607 BDL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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