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V550 TRP

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175 mi
Last recorded175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 TRP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 175 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 172 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell tail inop

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 30 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Main beam tell tail inop

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,658 miles

Nearside footpeg rubber perished

Offside Handlebar grip splitting not likley to fall off

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,740 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 30,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 30,129 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012
Fail 9 Jan 2012 19,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,429 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,470 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 18,470 miles

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

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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V550 TRP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V550 TRP, 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 V550 TRP registered?

V550 TRP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V550 TRP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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