Yamaha YZF600

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

V659 DJBMOT history

V659 DJB is a red petrol Yamaha YZF600 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 21,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
21,430 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 DJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF600
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 DJB was last recorded at 21,430 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 3,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,048 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,382 miles
Average per year
592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,430 miles
  • 2024 – 18,048 miles
  • 2023 – 17,221 miles
  • 2022 – 13,660 miles
  • 2021 – 13,383 miles
  • 2018 – 13,320 miles
  • 2011 – 12,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,430 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    21,430 miles
    Test number
    237661601817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,048 miles (+827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    18,048 miles
    Test number
    816786341361
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. Pass17,221 miles (+3,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    17,221 miles
    Test number
    211912685166
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Pass13,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    13,660 miles
    Test number
    821418193126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail13,652 miles (+269)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,652 miles
    Test number
    245413840502
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Touches fairing when handlebars are turned. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass13,383 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    13,383 miles
    Test number
    730476263167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass13,320 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    13,320 miles
    Test number
    188376975877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail13,314 miles (+357)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,314 miles
    Test number
    787196585545
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass12,957 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,957 miles
    Test number
    217678071036
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • NoteVery slight bind from front brakes

Questions about V659 DJB

Does V659 DJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V659 DJB expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V659 DJB?
The MOT on V659 DJB expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V659 DJB done?
V659 DJB was recorded at 21,430 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 592 miles a year.
Has V659 DJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 DJB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V659 DJB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V659 DJB find?
V659 DJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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