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W436 GUM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,279 mi
Last recorded23,279 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak engine has small leaks. ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 23,279 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak engine has small leaks. ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,299 miles

Centre Front Oil leak oil cooler pipe has serious leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 22,237 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey hole in pipe (7.1.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearly to metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Oil leak oil cooler pipe has serious leak ()

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 20,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,522 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 19,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,852 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 17,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 15,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 14,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 14,445 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 11,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 8,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 8,927 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,048 miles

rear and front dive sprokets worn drive chain worn early replacment recomended

Fail 5 Jun 2006 6,048 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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W436 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W436 GUM, 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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W436 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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