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V614 EFA

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,073 mi
Last recorded66,073 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 EFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 65,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,997 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 62,993 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Pivot worn (6.2.12 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Pivot worn (6.2.12 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,005 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 60,053 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Replace rear bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,047 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Rear reflector not mounted centrally (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 50,035 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,412 miles

slight play on gearchange linkage

Fail 6 Jan 2017 44,412 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

slight play on gearchange linkage

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 31,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,911 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,975 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,975 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,643 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,880 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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V614 EFA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V614 EFA, 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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V614 EFA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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