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J741 WEW

2001 Yamaha XT600

Black Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XT60019,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 WEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,251 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

downpipes heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 45,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 45,617 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 40,871 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,199 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 37,199 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 30,802 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 30,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT600?

Based on 22,221 MOT tests across 2,420 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
586
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 150
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 141
reflector on motorcycle missing 129
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
suspension bush has excessive free play 111
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J741 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha XT600 in Black with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 19,644 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 XT600 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J741 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J741 WEW is a 2001 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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