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T699 ERX

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,753 mi
Last recorded58,753 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT699 ERX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 58,753 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 58,749 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,577 miles

indicators flashing at 120 p/m limit

slight bind on front brake

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 27,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 27,776 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,989 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

cables tight on full lock

Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,981 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

cables tight on full lock

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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T699 ERX is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T699 ERX, 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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T699 ERX is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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