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V605 KWU

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,203 mi
Last recorded20,203 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 20,203 miles

Brake excessively binding Front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play Excessive movement in rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread not clearly visible Rear tyre 130/70/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged Rear wheel (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front brake lever end missing but still able to apply brake

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,038 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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V605 KWU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V605 KWU, 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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V605 KWU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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