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S821 VBJ

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,253 mi
Last recorded46,253 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 VBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,253 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

off side front brake disc has slight oil/grease contamination

Fail 6 Aug 2011 46,250 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,265 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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S821 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S821 VBJ, 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 S821 VBJ registered?

S821 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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