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W887 VLP

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,135 mi
Last recorded32,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW887 VLP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 32,135 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 32,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel air in rear brake system (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 32,123 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 32,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2016 31,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 27,839 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,839 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,958 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 23,946 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,234 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,324 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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W887 VLP is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W887 VLP, 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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W887 VLP is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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