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W438 PEU

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,030 mi
Last recorded33,030 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 PEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 31,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,748 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 29,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,359 miles

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

Horn insecure

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

Rear tyre showing radial cracks

Fail 30 Nov 2021 28,359 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn insecure

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

Rear tyre showing radial cracks

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 27,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight Links partially seized (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 27,598 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ignition barrell loose but not likely to come away

Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,291 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,844 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 21,844 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 19,675 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 19,675 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,666 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,976 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 18,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,112 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 11,932 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,086 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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W438 PEU is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W438 PEU, 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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W438 PEU is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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