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PJ05 ZCU

2005 Yamaha XT600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,354 mi
Last recorded42,354 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT60029,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ZCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 42,315 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,940 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 40,940 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,924 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,493 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 6,269 miles

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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PJ05 ZCU is a 2005 Yamaha XT600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,927 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 PJ05 ZCU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ05 ZCU registered?

PJ05 ZCU is a 2005 Yamaha XT600, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is PJ05 ZCU safe to buy?

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