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W541 SMR

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,690 mi
Last recorded53,690 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 SMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,859 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 51,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,060 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 43,060 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,099 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,036 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 29,036 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 25,871 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 25,838 miles

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

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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W541 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W541 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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What year was W541 SMR registered?

W541 SMR is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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