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W559 GBV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,964 mi
Last recorded33,964 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,964 miles

small cuts in front tyre

small oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,187 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

a secureing bolt on nearside front brake caliper has a hacksaw cut in bolt head,not severe enough to fail.

very little reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,415 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,190 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 19,190 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,892 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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W559 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W559 GBV, 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 W559 GBV registered?

W559 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W559 GBV safe to buy?

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