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S979 ARP

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,999 mi
Last recorded35,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 ARP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,999 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 26,791 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 26,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,328 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,328 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,389 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 20,389 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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S979 ARP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S979 ARP, 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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S979 ARP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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