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W656 WMA

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,794 mi
Last recorded22,794 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 WMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,791 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 22,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2014 22,154 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2014 22,154 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,936 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,925 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 16,661 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,641 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 14,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 12,703 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,126 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,434 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 6,047 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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W656 WMA is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W656 WMA, 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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W656 WMA is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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