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W457 SMR

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,564 mi
Last recorded21,564 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,564 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 21,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 21,346 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,138 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,089 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 21,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,715 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 20,715 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,467 miles

drive chain splitlink worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,528 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 14,110 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 8,174 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 8,174 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 7,968 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 7,958 miles

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

center stand mounting bolt worn

Pass 30 May 2006 7,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front brake lever travel

play in centre stand pivot

Fail 17 May 2006 7,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

play in centre stand mountings

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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W457 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W457 SMR, 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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W457 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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