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T138 FBN

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,857 mi
Last recorded11,857 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 FBN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 11,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,591 miles

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

Front slight swelling on front brake hoses

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,506 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight swelling on front brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2016 11,506 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight swelling on front brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,384 miles

front brake pipes swell under pressure

Fail 13 Aug 2015 11,384 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front brake pipes swell under pressure

Pass 16 Aug 2014 11,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake pipes swell under pressure

no rear dust cap fitted

rear tyre only 10 psi front tyre only 15 psi

Fail 16 Aug 2014 11,190 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake pipes swell under pressure

no rear dust cap fitted

rear tyre only 10 psi front tyre only 15 psi

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,110 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 11,072 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 11,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,462 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 25,277 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 7,906 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,852 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 7,852 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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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T138 FBN is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T138 FBN, 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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T138 FBN is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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