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FL51 EKB

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,881 mi
Last recorded11,881 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 EKB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 11,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 10,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 9,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 8,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 8,349 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 6,987 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,959 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 4,469 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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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FL51 EKB is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FL51 EKB, 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 FL51 EKB registered?

FL51 EKB is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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