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W583 GBV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,179 mi
Last recorded34,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW583 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 34,179 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working front side light (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2024 28,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 28,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 28,072 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 28,045 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wiring front indicators likely to get trapped (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush dangerous (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 25,295 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables choke cable fouiling also grip warming control loose (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 21,160 miles

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

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

slight bind on front wheel

wiring for heated grips fouling switch gear

Fail 25 Jan 2014 21,160 miles

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

Offside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

slight bind on front wheel

wiring for heated grips fouling switch gear

Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 17,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 15,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,865 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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W583 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W583 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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W583 GBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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