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T998 KOW

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,068 mi
Last recorded64,068 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 KOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 64,068 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 39,327 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 22,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,306 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 15,306 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 13,735 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,934 miles

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

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

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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T998 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T998 KOW, 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 T998 KOW registered?

T998 KOW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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