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T79 JLA

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,686 mi
Last recorded25,686 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 25,639 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 25,639 miles

Central Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,829 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,286 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 23,281 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,822 miles

Drive chain has tight links

Fail 10 Aug 2011 21,827 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain has tight links

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,717 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 18,717 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,247 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,508 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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T79 JLA 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 70.6%.

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 T79 JLA, 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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What year was T79 JLA registered?

T79 JLA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T79 JLA safe to buy?

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