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S781 VBL

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 VBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 48,574 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,767 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,767 miles

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,800 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,838 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 37,003 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,893 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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S781 VBL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red 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 S781 VBL, 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 S781 VBL registered?

S781 VBL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S781 VBL 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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