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V980 DLK

1999 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,710 mi
Last recorded29,710 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ60021,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 DLK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,710 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 29,707 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 29,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 29,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,676 miles

Rear Insufficient reserve travel/slightly spongy.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,467 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 28,459 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,333 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,850 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,214 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 7,085 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Both clamps between downpipes and silencers are broken. †Downpipe also has hole and leaking.

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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V980 DLK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V980 DLK, 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 V980 DLK registered?

V980 DLK is a 1999 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V980 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V980 DLK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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