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V798 FGG

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 FGG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 32,464 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake calliper & disc not fitted at time of test

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 32,456 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake calliper & disc not fitted at time of test

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,212 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,720 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 23,720 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,501 miles

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

centre stand has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,725 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,641 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 15,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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V798 FGG 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 73.3%.

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 V798 FGG, 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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V798 FGG is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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