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T596 MVM

1999 Yamaha Xj 600 N

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,638 mi
Last recorded23,638 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 600 N14,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 MVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 600 N
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 23,638 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 23,629 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 22,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 22,214 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 22,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 15,088 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 14,717 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,731 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,062 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 5,055 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 600 N?

Based on 1,310 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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T596 MVM is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 600 N in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xj 600 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 14,717 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 Xj 600 N fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T596 MVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 600 N typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xj 600 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T596 MVM registered?

T596 MVM is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 600 N, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T596 MVM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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