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T679 RCR

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,523 mi
Last recorded60,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 RCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,523 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads unevenly worn.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 60,523 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads unevenly worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,689 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front r/h fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 56,251 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 May 2017 56,154 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,814 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion front right side (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,725 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 50,695 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,784 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,784 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,487 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 31,487 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Inner Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,580 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,568 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,719 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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T679 RCR is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T679 RCR, 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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T679 RCR is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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