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S639 REG

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,949 mi
Last recorded36,949 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 REG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,895 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 32,702 miles

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear brake arm (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 32,702 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively rear brake arm (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 30,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 17,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 13,831 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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S639 REG 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 90.9%.

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 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 S639 REG, 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 S639 REG registered?

S639 REG is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 February 1999.

Is S639 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S639 REG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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