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GU12 WHK

2012 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ60020,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 31,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,760 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 25,829 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly - insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle grip insecure to throttle tube (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 20,303 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in fork tubes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 20,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in fork tubes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 15,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 15,215 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,135 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 10,046 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,412 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 3,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 1,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 1,657 miles

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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GU12 WHK is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 20,303 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 GU12 WHK, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GU12 WHK is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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