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V661 FRV

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,529 mi
Last recorded30,529 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 FRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 30,529 miles

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 29,406 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 29,406 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 26,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,304 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 24,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 22,550 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,405 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,401 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,588 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,944 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,654 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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V661 FRV 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V661 FRV, 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 V661 FRV registered?

V661 FRV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V661 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 FRV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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