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W458 DGE

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,672 mi
Last recorded40,672 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 DGE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,672 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 40,635 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,823 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,987 miles

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

Rear foot peg split pins replaced with cable ties

Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 26,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 26,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2013 23,962 miles

front tyre worn unevenly due too under inflation.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 23,952 miles

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,588 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,577 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,728 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 18,711 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,598 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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W458 DGE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W458 DGE, 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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W458 DGE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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