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T140 JAW

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,970 mi
Last recorded35,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 JAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,739 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,720 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,674 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,703 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 31,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,438 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,361 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,898 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 22,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,648 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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T140 JAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T140 JAW, 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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T140 JAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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