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T837 RGB

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,050 mi
Last recorded1,050 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 RGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 1,050 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. both forks (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Indicator switch defective switch to right (1.5.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear silencer baffles (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,618 miles

slight dampness at left hand fork seal

Pass 11 Jun 2013 2 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 16,529 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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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T837 RGB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T837 RGB, 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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T837 RGB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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