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T853 TNO

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,015 mi
Last recorded8,015 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 TNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 8,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 8,011 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,272 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 7,272 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,260 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 1,311 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 1,218 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight cracking in tread of front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 893 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 587 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 587 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 246 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,076 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 9,076 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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T853 TNO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red 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 T853 TNO, 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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T853 TNO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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