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V566 MKK

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,272 mi
Last recorded19,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 MKK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,954 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

BOLT MISSING IN BELLY PAN

OIL COOLER SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,549 miles

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

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

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

parking light not working

Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,545 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

parking light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,724 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 72,724 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,665 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 56,887 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,895 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,912 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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V566 MKK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V566 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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V566 MKK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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