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PO12 ZYJ

2012 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,262 mi
Last recorded14,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ZYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 14,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 13,774 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,798 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 11,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 11,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 10,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 8,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 8,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 7,728 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 7,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 6,405 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 6,405 miles

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

front brake binding a bit

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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PO12 ZYJ is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PO12 ZYJ, 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 PO12 ZYJ registered?

PO12 ZYJ is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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