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V743 UUD

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 UUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,723 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 50,723 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. both (2.1.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,453 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 41,434 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,268 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,969 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 30,966 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,880 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 8,876 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 5,618 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 5,601 miles

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

rear brake just starting to bind

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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V743 UUD is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V743 UUD, 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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V743 UUD is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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