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W779 ABV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,572 mi
Last recorded34,572 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,572 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 34,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,042 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 31,037 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating front master cylinder not returning properly (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,310 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 19,323 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,323 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,267 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

exhaust poor in centre corroded

front tyre low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,714 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,329 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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W779 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W779 ABV, 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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W779 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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