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W873 PLJ

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,405 mi
Last recorded27,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 PLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 27,405 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 26,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 25,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 15,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

advise both tyre valves perished

Pass 26 Aug 2017 15,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,828 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,790 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

belly pan bracket broken

clutch operation heavy

Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,853 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

belly pan bracket broken

clutch operation very heavy

nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2013 6,850 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

belly pan bracket broken

clutch operation very heavy

nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,898 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 25 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,485 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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W873 PLJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W873 PLJ, 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 W873 PLJ registered?

W873 PLJ is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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