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W401 PVO

2001 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XJ60019,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 PVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 74,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 69,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 64,997 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 59,589 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 53,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,939 miles

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,798 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 31,296 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 31,282 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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W401 PVO is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W401 PVO, 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.

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What year was W401 PVO registered?

W401 PVO is a 2001 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is W401 PVO safe to buy?

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