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W342 XDL

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,411 mi
Last recorded30,411 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 XDL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 30,411 miles

Central Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 30,411 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing uneven wear and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 29,344 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,348 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 28,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 28,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,117 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 28,117 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,994 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 11,216 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 9,378 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 9,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 7,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 4,788 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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W342 XDL is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,122 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 W342 XDL, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W342 XDL is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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