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V297 ECH

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 ECH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 24,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 24,615 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 24,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 24,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 24,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 23,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 23,484 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 23,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,680 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 21,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,062 miles

chain tension

front tyres 2mm

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,479 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,138 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 17,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,684 miles

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

rear brake pedal hits the exhaust but is usable

Fail 8 Jun 2010 15,684 miles

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

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

rear brake pedal hits the exhaust but is usable

Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 13,748 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,578 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,746 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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V297 ECH is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V297 ECH, 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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V297 ECH is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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