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W601 VGY

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,070 mi
Last recorded21,070 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 21,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 18,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 18,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 17,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,278 miles

rear tyre starting to perish/crack on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 12,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 12,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,106 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 8,463 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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W601 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W601 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W601 VGY registered?

W601 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W601 VGY safe to buy?

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