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T97 DGT

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 DGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 58,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,101 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 58,101 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,087 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,087 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,649 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,553 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,541 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired Nearside front indicator working intermittantly (1.5.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded Swinging arm corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,670 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,670 miles

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 45,911 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,617 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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T97 DGT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T97 DGT, 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 T97 DGT registered?

T97 DGT is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T97 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T97 DGT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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