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T962 ARU

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,854 mi
Last recorded40,854 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT962 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 40,743 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 40,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,837 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake retaining pin modified

Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,837 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear brake retaining pin modified

Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,695 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

front brake hose locator insecure

nearside rear footrest siezed

rear brake caliper has been modified (bleed nipple and retaining pin)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,695 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

front brake hose locator insecure

nearside rear footrest siezed

rear brake caliper has been modified (bleed nipple and retaining pin)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,167 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch lever deformed

clutch lever pivot nut missing

rear brake bleed nipple has been modified

rear brake pad retainer pin has been modified

Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch lever deformed

clutch lever pivot nut missing

rear brake bleed nipple has been modified

rear brake pad retainer pin has been modified

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch lever bent

side stand bolt loose

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,376 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch lever bent

side stand bolt loose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,561 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,258 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

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T962 ARU 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 T962 ARU, 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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T962 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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