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V89 KEO

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Grey Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

737 mi
Last recorded737 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 KEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 737 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 265 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 248 miles

Central Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Central Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 3,489 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 1,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 687 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 2,414 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 2,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2015 2,338 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front and rear indicators insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2014 4 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 2 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 27,210 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 27,197 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 27,183 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,518 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 25,518 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 17,989 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 12,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 12,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 12,212 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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V89 KEO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Grey with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 V89 KEO, 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 V89 KEO registered?

V89 KEO is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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