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S879 LBT

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,267 mi
Last recorded14,267 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 LBT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,267 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 14,267 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 14,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,071 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,926 miles

High low beam switch is broken but still operational

Fail 27 Apr 2016 13,926 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

High low beam switch is broken but still operational

Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,758 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 13,758 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,555 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 12,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,972 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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S879 LBT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S879 LBT, 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 S879 LBT registered?

S879 LBT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S879 LBT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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