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W594 SDV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 SDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 44,836 miles

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 short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened arm (1.1.15 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 44,411 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,915 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 26,915 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Approx 15mm out at front wheel (2.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,530 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

fork seal is leaking onto caliper.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,773 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 22,773 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 22,025 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,503 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Centre stand deteriorated and insecure.

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

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

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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W594 SDV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W594 SDV, 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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W594 SDV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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