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GX51 OTW

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,785 mi
Last recorded21,785 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 21,706 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 21,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 21,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 21,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 17,836 miles

Exhaust downpipe blowing

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

Pass 8 May 2014 12,742 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 7,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front fork dust seals deteriorated

fuel tank filler neck corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,688 miles

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

rear brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,513 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 OTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX51 OTW, 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 GX51 OTW registered?

GX51 OTW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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