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S931 BWL

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,164 mi
Last recorded35,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,164 miles

surface rust on rear swing arm

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,233 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,805 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,756 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,992 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,924 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,113 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S931 BWL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S931 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S931 BWL registered?

S931 BWL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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