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OV12 AKO

2012 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,691 mi
Last recorded24,691 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ60020,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 AKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 24,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,644 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 22,599 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 21,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 18,935 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2020 17,512 miles

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

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,672 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 15,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 14,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,008 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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OV12 AKO is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OV12 AKO, 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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What year was OV12 AKO registered?

OV12 AKO is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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