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V117 JFM

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,248 mi
Last recorded31,248 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 JFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 31,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 29,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 26,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 23,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 22,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,035 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 17,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 15,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 15,276 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,249 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,317 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2011 13,265 miles

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

shock absorber top seals starting to deteriorate (both front)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,912 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 7,896 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 7,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 5,455 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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V117 JFM 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 90.9%.

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 V117 JFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V117 JFM registered?

V117 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V117 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V117 JFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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