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V316 NKJ

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,188 mi
Last recorded50,188 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 NKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 50,188 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,029 miles

chain slightly tight

Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,973 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 49,965 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,917 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,900 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Throttle cable outer casing broken near headstock area.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 42,768 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Throttle cable outer casing broken near headstock area.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,970 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 37,803 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2009 37,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,388 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,388 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,243 miles

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

unable to tell if front brake master cylinder is full or empty

Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,041 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 35,041 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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V316 NKJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V316 NKJ, 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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V316 NKJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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