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T144 JJC

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,866 mi
Last recorded31,866 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 JJC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 31,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 30,278 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,691 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 26,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 25,106 miles

Front mudguard damaged but still secure

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

Pass 5 May 2016 23,401 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 23,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,165 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 20,813 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 20,075 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 20,075 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,044 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,453 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,495 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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T144 JJC is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T144 JJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T144 JJC is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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