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V524 MKK

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,352 mi
Last recorded59,352 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 MKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,272 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,707 miles

Drive chain bit tight.

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 53,704 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain bit tight.

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,891 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,891 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,928 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear banjos (3.1.5)

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

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

r/h chain adjuster/swingarm end cap missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,203 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 48,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,667 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,993 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,799 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 37,376 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 24,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,909 miles

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

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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V524 MKK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V524 MKK, 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 V524 MKK registered?

V524 MKK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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