CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX51 EXV

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi
4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EXV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025
Pass 22 May 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2023

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2022

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,567 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,940 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,457 miles

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

Front 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
Full Yamaha XJ600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX51 EXV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX51 EXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX51 EXV?

You can check the full history of VX51 EXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX51 EXV registered?

VX51 EXV is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is VX51 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 EXV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX51 EXV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX51 EXV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.