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V228 DSO

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,466 mi
Last recorded17,466 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,882 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 13,882 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

front tyer worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 11,704 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 6,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,822 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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V228 DSO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V228 DSO, 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 V228 DSO registered?

V228 DSO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V228 DSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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