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W471 SMR

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,641 mi
Last recorded65,641 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,531 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 65,480 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot pivot modified (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 58,575 miles

centre stand missing

chain corroded rear sproket worn

no mirrors firtted

slight oil misting on forks

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,514 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 37,110 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 36,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2012 34,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,884 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,511 miles

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

front tyre sculloped

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,035 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,183 miles

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

rear pads low

rear w/brg slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2006 25,118 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

f/hoses retainer out of place

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,118 miles

f/hoses retainer out of place

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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W471 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W471 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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W471 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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