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W124 BPU

2000 Yamaha XJ600S

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,318 mi
Last recorded59,318 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 BPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600S
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 59,289 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,663 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 54,880 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,339 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,486 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,136 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Wheels slightly misaligned, but not adversly affecting handling. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,136 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Wheels slightly misaligned, but not adversly affecting handling. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 35,726 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,707 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has slight cracking on walls

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,559 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,107 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600S?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,023
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
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W124 BPU is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600S in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W124 BPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600S typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ600S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W124 BPU is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600S, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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