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SF51 YJW

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,029 mi
Last recorded22,029 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 22,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 20,579 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 May 2018 20,579 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 May 2017 19,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,019 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear sproket bearing has free play

Fail 19 May 2016 17,873 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear sproket bearing has free play

Pass 29 May 2015 15,956 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 15,956 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

bike not running on number two cylinder intermittant....... rear tyre cracked but cords not visible

Pass 7 May 2014 13,310 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,361 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,359 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 11,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 8,170 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))

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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SF51 YJW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF51 YJW, 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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SF51 YJW is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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