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W908 HBV

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,493 mi
Last recorded25,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW908 HBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 25,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 24,911 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 24,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 20,722 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,706 miles

tyres old 2011 mask kit fitted to h/light at time of test

Pass 13 May 2017 20,695 miles

Front headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,682 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 20,682 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 20,192 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 20,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 19,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 18,929 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 18,465 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 18,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 14,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 10,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,561 miles

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

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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W908 HBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W908 HBV, 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 W908 HBV registered?

W908 HBV is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W908 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W908 HBV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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