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GX51 OTF

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,145 mi
Last recorded37,145 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 37,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Pointing straight up (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,313 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,664 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,650 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 33,906 miles

Front brake starting stick

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,899 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 33,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,919 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,362 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,081 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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GX51 OTF is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX51 OTF, 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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GX51 OTF is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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