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T972 OKW

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,618 mi
Last recorded1,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 OKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 1,618 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 1,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 1,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 1,607 miles

Brake component modification unsafe no security on rear brake anchor bolt (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 487 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 487 miles

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 32,528 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,528 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 31,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,340 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,539 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 21,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,035 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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T972 OKW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T972 OKW, 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 T972 OKW registered?

T972 OKW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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