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T870 MKJ

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 MKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,227 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 57,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,058 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,058 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,714 miles

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

nearside fork seal slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,838 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 52,807 miles

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

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

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

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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T870 MKJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T870 MKJ, 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 T870 MKJ registered?

T870 MKJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T870 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T870 MKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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