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V620 EFA

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,973 mi
Last recorded55,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV620 EFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,277 miles

Central Front Upper Fairing screen loose

Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,694 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,826 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 26,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 26,903 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Exhaust bolts rubbing swing arm both sides (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 26,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 25,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 25,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 25,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,176 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 25,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,391 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot control (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,339 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,566 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,459 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 15,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,112 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,435 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2006 13,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 12,990 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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V620 EFA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V620 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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What year was V620 EFA registered?

V620 EFA is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V620 EFA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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