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T856 GUD

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,388 mi
Last recorded10,388 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 GUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 10,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 10,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 9,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2023 9,670 miles

Fuel hose insecure securing clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 8,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 7,698 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 7,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 6,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 6,387 miles

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

Rear rear tyre wall cracking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2019 4,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 3,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 3,116 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,096 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 3,095 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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T856 GUD 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 71.4%.

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 T856 GUD, 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 T856 GUD registered?

T856 GUD is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T856 GUD safe to buy?

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