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T978 EJM

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,069 mi
Last recorded46,069 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 EJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 46,069 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation no reserve travel brake operation soft (1.2.1 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose exhaust supported with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,800 miles

travel on hand and footbrake

Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,506 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limits would recommend change soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,697 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 30,519 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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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T978 EJM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T978 EJM, 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 T978 EJM registered?

T978 EJM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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