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T960 BGB

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,022 mi
Last recorded28,022 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT960 BGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 28,022 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear brake caliper ferrule has slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,087 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear shock absorber shows slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 21,942 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of exhaust gasses at collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition excessive noise at exhaust collector box (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre below minimum tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 19,392 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of exhaust gasses at collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively nsf brake caliper binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively osf brake caliper binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 16,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,587 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre at wear limit indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper oil light displayed low level PRS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 11,802 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 10,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 10,303 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 8,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 8,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at collector box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on low beam (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low high beam (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,475 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 6,111 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,111 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 4,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 4,629 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2011 4,521 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 4,300 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 4,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,881 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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T960 BGB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T960 BGB, 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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T960 BGB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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