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W387 PCV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,698 mi
Last recorded44,698 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 PCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 39,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 38,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2022 38,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 38,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,896 miles

Front slight oil leak from rocker box

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,124 miles

Front head stock bearing as slight play

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre valve slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,289 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

centre stand spring weak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 19,812 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 13,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,666 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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W387 PCV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 W387 PCV, 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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What year was W387 PCV registered?

W387 PCV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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