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S74 HVV

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,851 mi
Last recorded35,851 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 HVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 33,064 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 33,035 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing when indicators/hazards on (1.1.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,554 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 30,551 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 29,880 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,151 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,950 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 21,259 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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S74 HVV 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 78.3%.

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 S74 HVV, 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 S74 HVV registered?

S74 HVV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S74 HVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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