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V516 DJA

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,818 mi
Last recorded10,818 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 DJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 10,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 10,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 10,740 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 10,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 10,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 10,090 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 10,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low front beam falls below required limit (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit visible tread beleow 1mm needs replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 9,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 9,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 9,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 8,821 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 7,778 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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V516 DJA 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 84.6%.

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 V516 DJA, 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 V516 DJA registered?

V516 DJA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V516 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 DJA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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