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M16 KNV

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,283 mi
Last recorded30,283 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 KNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 30,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 29,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 29,760 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 29,655 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 29,655 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose sprocket carrier bearing replaced (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 28,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 24,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015

Slight binding on fornt brake cillipers but did not hinder brake test.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 22,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 22,597 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 20,145 miles

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

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

rear brake slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,630 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,630 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 15,395 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,390 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 8,390 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,153 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 4,153 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 4,071 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 4,071 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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M16 KNV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 M16 KNV, 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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M16 KNV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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