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R608 NDS

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,303 mi
Last recorded29,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,303 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 29,303 miles

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,027 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,374 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,111 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,111 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,847 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,628 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,218 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 26,218 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,793 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,573 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 23,592 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R608 NDS is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R608 NDS, 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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R608 NDS is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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