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W849 VFM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,925 mi
Last recorded42,925 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 VFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 42,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 42,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,233 miles

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

rear pads starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,046 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,046 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,518 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,587 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 31,587 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W849 VFM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W849 VFM, 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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W849 VFM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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