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RX51 WJO

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,997 mi
Last recorded19,997 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 19,997 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 15,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 12,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 11,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 11,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 11,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 9,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 5,383 miles

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

Throttle Cables need Lubricating.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 5,035 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 3,656 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 3,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 3,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 2,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 2,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 2,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 1,992 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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RX51 WJO is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 RX51 WJO, 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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What year was RX51 WJO registered?

RX51 WJO is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is RX51 WJO safe to buy?

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