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T146 SHR

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,338 mi
Last recorded38,338 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 SHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 38,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 37,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 37,666 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 37,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 37,340 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 37,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 37,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,792 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 30,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 30,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,737 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 28,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 26,977 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 22 May 2014 25,492 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 25,417 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2013 23,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 21,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,396 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,597 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,914 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 14,895 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,705 miles

little reserve travel on front brake lever

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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T146 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T146 SHR, 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 T146 SHR registered?

T146 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 May 1999.

Is T146 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T146 SHR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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