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SM12 NUH

2012 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,852 mi
Last recorded13,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha XJ60020,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NUH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 13,852 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear CHAIN ADJUSTER NUTS SLACK

Pass 17 Mar 2025 12,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 12,873 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 7,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 6,078 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 4,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 4,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 4,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 3,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 2,774 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 2,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 2,417 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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SM12 NUH 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 76.9%.

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 SM12 NUH, 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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SM12 NUH is a 2012 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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