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T970 LJW

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,524 mi
Last recorded18,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 LJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 18,524 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 18,523 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 17,074 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 17,074 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 12,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 12,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 11,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 10,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 10,349 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 10,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 10,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 3,903 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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T970 LJW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T970 LJW, 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 T970 LJW registered?

T970 LJW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T970 LJW safe to buy?

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