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W598 WNS

2000 Yamaha XJ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,380 mi
Last recorded35,380 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 WNS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 35,380 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,604 miles

rear brake pivot worn

small cracks on rear tyre

split link fitted to chain

Fail 4 Jul 2019 31,604 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

rear brake pivot worn

small cracks on rear tyre

split link fitted to chain

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 24,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 18,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (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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W598 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W598 WNS, 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 W598 WNS registered?

W598 WNS is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W598 WNS safe to buy?

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