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AE51 VCZ

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,882 mi
Last recorded1,882 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 1,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 1,882 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 1,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 2 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 1 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,842 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,160 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,787 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 24,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,073 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,834 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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AE51 VCZ is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,582 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 AE51 VCZ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 VCZ registered?

AE51 VCZ is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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