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W742 VEL

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,307 mi
Last recorded33,307 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 VEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 20,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 18,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 17,771 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,771 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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W742 VEL is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red 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 W742 VEL, 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 W742 VEL registered?

W742 VEL is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W742 VEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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