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T841 RYA

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,774 mi
Last recorded3,774 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT841 RYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 3,774 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 3,774 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 2,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 1,063 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 1,063 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 1,048 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 17 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 11 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,372 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,544 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 37,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,109 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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T841 RYA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T841 RYA, 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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T841 RYA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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