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T153 BBF

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,558 mi
Last recorded25,558 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 BBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 25,558 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 24,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspect front brake master cylinder leaking

Fail 25 May 2017 24,038 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 22,155 miles

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

Front tyre out of profile

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 18,523 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 18,523 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,560 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 16,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 16,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,155 miles

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006

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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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T153 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T153 BBF, 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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T153 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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