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W42 VGW

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,931 mi
Last recorded12,931 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 VGW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 12,931 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 12,931 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,794 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,660 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,543 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 10,543 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 8,925 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,683 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 7,683 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 1,493 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 1,493 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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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W42 VGW is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W42 VGW, 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 W42 VGW registered?

W42 VGW is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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