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V385 DUJ

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,712 mi
Last recorded56,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 DUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,712 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 56,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,690 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front fork stanchions pitted

speedo cable trapped on left hand lock

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,347 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,346 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

oil cooler pipes weeping oil

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,575 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 46,575 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,990 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,990 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,787 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre showing signs of wear

front wheel has binding slightly

rear supension and sub-frame showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,325 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 33,249 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front forks pitted.

front tyre pressure appears low.

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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V385 DUJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V385 DUJ, 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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V385 DUJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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