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V173 DDX

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,296 mi
Last recorded47,296 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 DDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 47,296 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 44,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 44,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,768 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 43,746 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey at manifold (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative fouls on exhaust (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,669 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,520 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rack mounting mounting bolt missing but rack secure

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,154 miles

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

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,669 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

movement in clutch lever

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,230 miles

1. As per failure. 2. Slight uneven tread wear on front tyre.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,230 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front brake discs becoming worn

rear chain and sprockets becoming worn

slight buckle on front wheel rim

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,977 miles

1/ front brake slighty tight

Pass 26 Jun 2010 33,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,223 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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V173 DDX is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V173 DDX, 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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V173 DDX is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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